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Will Metamucil Help Me Lose Weight?

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Matthew Lee

Metamucil is one of many brands of dietary supplements that contain large amounts of psyllium. This soluble fiber plays a number of important roles in your body, many of which might affect your ability to lose weight.

Matthew Lee has been writing professionally since 2007. Past and current research projects have explored the effect of a diagnosis of breast cancer on lifestyle and mental health and adherence to lifestyle-based (i.e. nutrition and exercise) and drug therapy treatment programs. He holds a Master of Arts in psychology from Carleton University and is working toward his doctorate in health psychology.