Metamucil is a bulk-producing laxative and fiber supplement manufactured by Procter & Gamble. The Metamucil brand has existed since 1934. The active ingredient is psyllium seed husks. It is often used to treat constipation, hemorrhoids, diverticular disease, and irritable bowel syndrome. It may also reduce cholesterol when taken daily.[1] Metamucil is sold in powdered drink mixes, capsules, and wafers. Not only does Metamucil come in a variety of forms it is available in several flavors Orange, Berry, and Pink Lemonade. A sugar-free version is also available.
In 2007, Metamucil began repositioning itself as a beauty product, adopting the slogan "Metamucil: Beautify your inside."[2]
In popular culture
In Star Trek: The Next Generation Season One, an episode entitled "Skin of Evil" features a black tar-like creature named "Armus" who resides in a pool of the muck. In the special features on the DVD Jonathan Frakes who portrays Commander William T. Riker, discusses that the pool of muck was made from Metamucil and black printing ink.
Gregg "Opie" Hughes and Jim Norton from the Opie and Anthony show on XM Satellite Radio - Channel 202 "The Virus" frequently use Metamucil. Norton has been quoted as saying: "Metamuce in the HOUSE!" Opie prefers the 'smooth texture' powder while Norton prefers the 'coarse milled'. Norton calls coarse milled "the fingernails of god scraping your colon clean."
