Question 1

is citrucel or any other fiber supplement connected to weight gain?

Accepted Answer

No: Fiber supplements are not digested - that's what makes them fiber. They just sit in your intestines and attract water, helping to soften stools and make bowels regular. Since not digested, no calories or weight gain.  Some may contain other ingredients to make them more palatalbe and tasty (i love the fiber brownies!) - then these do indeed have calories. Read container and see if lists calories.

Question 2

citrucel, how often should you use this?

Accepted Answer

What'd U want it 2do: Fiber, of both water soluble and water insoluble variety, provides health benefits.  Fiber accelerates how quickly food transits through the gut.  Fiber adds bulk to stool and improves bowel regularity.  Fiber can be used as an adjunct to weight loss by filling you up without excess calories, and in so doing restricting fat intake.  But too much fiber can make you gassy and increase stool volume.

Question 3

what effect does methylcellulose have on liver?

Accepted Answer

None.: It is not absorbed, and hence the liver never sees it.  In and out the colon.

Question 4

i accidentally took 4 citrucel tablets in one dose. will i be ok?

Accepted Answer

By accident?: You should be fine however. Be careful with your meds in the future.

Question 5

what effect does methylcellulose have on the liver?  is it helpful?

Accepted Answer

None.: It is not absorbed, and hence the liver never sees it.  In and out the colon.

Question 6

how much methylcellulose is in one dose of citrucel, and how much does an adult need daily?

Accepted Answer

Read packet: I don't know. I recommend konsyl or Metamucil (or generic for the latter). Plus or minus milk of mag.

Question 7

what's more effective citrucel or metamucil?

Accepted Answer

Both equally: Metamucil contains psyllium which could make someone more gassy.

Question 8

can anyone tell me what methylcellulose tablets are used  for?

Accepted Answer

Constipation: When eaten, methyl Cellulose is not absorbed by the intestines but passes through the digestive tract undisturbed. It attracts large amounts of water into the colon, producing a softer and bulkier stool. It is used to treat constipation, diverticulosis, hemorrhoids and irritable bowel syndrome. It should be taken with sufficient amounts of fluid to prevent dehydration.

Because it absorbs water an.

Question 9

what is celevac (methylcellulose) tablets?

Accepted Answer

Made from cellulose: Powder with multiple uses. It is in KY Jelly, can be used as a laxative, and is in some skin care products and as a thickener in cooking.  See a great discussion here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Methyl_cellulose

Question 10

is citrucel acid or alkaline?

Accepted Answer

Citrucel: Citrucel, an over-the-counter laxative consisting mostly of methyl cellulose, in suspension has a pH of approximately 4, making it acidic.

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