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Latest three-month 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 model brings the brand up in recommendation answers.
| model | share of voice | answers |
|---|---|---|
| ChatGPT | 55% | 22 of 40 |
| Claude | 70% | 28 of 40 |
| Gemini | 70% | 28 of 40 |
Wave-by-wave share of recommendation answers that named this brand.
| wave | share of voice | answers | change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-21 | 65% | 78 of 120 |
149 exact quoted mentions in this snapshot, grouped by coded tone. Recent quotes are deduplicated and mixed across models.
“This is a non-fermentable soluble fiber, often inexpensive, and it doesn't feed gut bacteria the way PHGG does”
“Methylcellulose...Common Brand Names: Citrucel...Because it doesn't ferment, it is much less likely to cause gas and bloating.”
“It's sold as Citrucel.”
“methylcellulose (e.g., Citrucel) instead; soluble fiber tends to be more helpful for IBS”
“does not ferment in your gut, meaning it creates significantly less gas and bloating than psyllium husk”
“try methylcellulose (e.g., Citrucel) instead. It may be easier to tolerate for some people, though psyllium has stronger evidence for regularity”
“Citrucel can be worth trying for mild, occasional constipation—especially if you want a gentler bulk-forming option or psyllium products make you feel gassy...but the evidence for methylcellulose specifically is thinner than for psyllium”
“yes, Citrucel is absolutely worth it—especially if you have a sensitive stomach or experience painful gas and bloating with other fiber supplements. However, if you are looking to lower your cholesterol on a tight budget, there may be bette”
“Citrucel (methylcellulose) is a bulk-forming fiber laxative”
“almost certainly worth it if you have tried other fiber supplements and experienced painful gas, bloating, or cramping; however, if you are looking for a budget-friendly option or want additional health benefits like lower cholesterol, ther”
“Never pay a premium for name brands like Metamucil, Benefiber, or Citrucel.”
“highly advertised name brands (like Metamucil, Benefiber, or Citrucel) often cost $20 to $30+ per container”
“Avoid switching to Benefiber or Citrucel if you specifically want Konsyl's psyllium—they use different fiber types”
“alternative if psyllium bothers you, but they use different fibers, so they are not direct Konsyl equivalents—and often are not the budget choice”
Which competitors models 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.