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If i have gas and bloating with metamucil powder, should i try the pill form?

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Could but,: You could but it`s unlikely to be different. Better, eat high fiber foods and drink at least 6 glasses of liquid daily.

Dr Hashemi agreed

Answered 7/15/2018

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