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Latest four-week snapshot through 2026-07-21 · 1 wave. Use the controls above to change the window.
Fiber Supplements · 1 wave · n=120 answers, pooled
How often each assistant brings the brand up in recommendation answers.
| assistant | share of voice | answers |
|---|---|---|
| ChatGPT | 15% | 6 of 40 |
| Claude | 63% | 25 of 40 |
| Gemini | 65% | 26 of 40 |
Wave-by-wave share of recommendation answers that named this brand.
| wave | share of voice | answers | change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-21 | 48% | 57 of 120 |
150 exact quoted mentions in this snapshot, grouped by coded tone.
“Dissolves clear/tasteless in liquids. Soluble fiber, generally gentle on digestion”
“Mid-range (Metamucil, Benefiber, Citrucel): $12–25 per container, usually lasting 1–2 months depending on dose”
“Brand names like Metamucil (psyllium), Citrucel (methylcellulose), or Benefiber (wheat dextrin)”
“Wheat dextrin (e.g., Benefiber) - Soluble, dissolves clear in liquids (no grit) - Generally well-tolerated, minimal taste/texture impact”
“Soluble, dissolves clear/tasteless in liquids or food. Well-tolerated, minimal texture change. Good 'invisible' option if you dislike the gritty feel of psyllium.”
“Wheat dextrin (e.g., Benefiber) - Soluble, dissolves clear in liquids (no grit). Mild, generally well-tolerated. Less effective for constipation than psyllium for some people”
“Brand name: $15–$20/month”
“Most major retailers sell their own version of the same active ingredient (psyllium, methylcellulose, or wheat dextrin) at a fraction of the brand-name price.”
“Tasteless and dissolves completely, but generally costs a bit more per serving than psyllium”
“Mixed results; some tolerate it fine, others don't, since it can have mild fermentable properties.”
“These are often high-FODMAP and can trigger gas, bloating, and cramping in many IBS sufferers.”
“avoid gummies, capsules, and brand names (like Metamucil or Benefiber)”
“Brand-name supplements like Metamucil (psyllium) and Benefiber (wheat dextrin) carry a heavy marketing markup”
“giant brands like Benefiber are highly recognizable but their generic equivalents offer the exact same active ingredients for a fraction of the price”
“highly advertised name brands (like Metamucil, Benefiber, or Citrucel) often cost $20 to $30+ per container”
Which competitors assistants suggest when shoppers ask for something cheaper.
Method: fixed shopper questions asked repeatedly to Claude, OpenAI GPT and Gemini with web search on. Shares are the percentage of recommendation answers mentioning the brand. Quotes are AI outputs; full transcripts are kept as receipts.