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For Heart Health: Psyllium fiber, the natural dietary fiber found in Metamucil, is clinically proven to help lower cholesterol levels because it forms a thick gel that traps some cholesterol, bile acids and waste in the gut.
**Diets low in saturated fat and cholesterol that include 7 grams of soluble fiber per day from psyllium husk, as in Metamucil, may reduce the risk of heart disease by lowering cholesterol. One adult serving of Metamucil capsules has at least 1.8 grams of this soluble fiber.ne serving of Metamucil has 1.8 grams of this soluble fiber. Directions: 5 capsules 4 times daily. Consult a doctor if you are considering use of this product as part of a cholesterol-lowering program. For Maintaining Healthy Blood Sugar Levels as Part of Your Diet* Directions: 5 capsules 4 times daily.