Sluggish bowels can cause you to feel sluggish all over. That's when you might consider trying a fiber supplement. But is it a good idea to take products like Metamucil every day?

The short answer is that it's probably okay to take Metamucil daily to promote regular bowel movements. According to registered and licensed dietitian Katherine Zeratsky, taking in additional fiber can make sense, but she recommends getting as much fiber from food as possible so you increase your intake of other nutrients as well (via Mayo Clinic ). As registered dietitian Kristin Kirkpatrick tells the Cleveland Clinic , "plenty of studies [show] that when we look at food as the bioavailable source of certain nutrients of vitamins and minerals, they tend to be one of the best options."

That said, let's say

See Full Page