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What is the difference between citrucel & metamucil?

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Fiber: Citrucel is methylcellullose. Metamucil is psyllium. These are 2 types of fiber. Is one better than the other? I think citrucel tastes slightly better than metamucil, but that is a personal opinion.

Dr Raff and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/27/2020

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