Sunday, November 1, 2009

Debunking Health Claims

The claims that Metamucil makes about their various products all sound beneficial and healthy. Some of Metamucil’s biggest claims are “Helps lower your cholesterol; Helps your natural cleansing process; Provides a good source of natural fiber; Promotes overall well-being”. However, there are so many claims it seems a little too good to be true.

According to the experts on the Metamucil website, Metamucil can add large amounts of fiber to a diet, can help digestive health, and comes in many forms that are easily accommodating to different lifestyles. Along with this, Metamucil can help lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease. On the other hand, other experts claim “excessive amounts of Metamucil can result in a vitamin deficiency” and since it can act as a digestive aid, people can become dependent on the product. In addition to these claims, Metamucil is also used by some as a weight-loss product. This is because is contains fiber, which often makes the stomach feel fuller. People taking Metamucil may be inclined to eat less, causing weight loss.

Metamucil contains psyllium husk, which is "a natural plant fiber that is a great source of soluble fiber". The websites that contained the opinions of “experts” made similar claims about the fiber in Metamucil products, which leads me to believe that the claims made about the fiber in Metamucil are valid.

Since some people use Metamucil as a way to lose weight while others use it to increase fiber in their diets, the truth may differ depending on who is asked. I believe Metamucil works as a digestive aid and as a way to increase fiber in the diet because all claims made about Metamucil verify it contains lots of fiber, and the ingredients in Metamucil verify the amount of fiber as well. However, rather than taking Metamucil, I would recommend eating foods such as apples, plums, broccoli, peas, bran cereal, whole wheat bread, and beans. Incorporating more fiber-rich foods into your diet before taking fiber supplements is a safer and healthier option. By eating natural foods, there is no need to take Metamucil and risk developing a dependency on it.

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