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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 | 93% | 37 of 40 |
| Claude | 98% | 39 of 40 |
| Gemini | 93% | 37 of 40 |
Wave-by-wave share of recommendation answers that named this brand.
| wave | share of voice | answers | change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-21 | 94% | 113 of 120 |
256 exact quoted mentions in this snapshot, grouped by coded tone. Recent quotes are deduplicated and mixed across models.
“Psyllium is a natural, bulk-forming soluble fiber...the most thoroughly researched fiber for promoting overall bowel regularity.”
“Unlike psyllium husk, wheat dextrin has not been shown to significantly lower LDL ("bad") cholesterol or assist with glycemic (blood sugar) control in diabetics... Metamucil (Psyllium Husk)... Best For: Constipation relief, lowering cholest”
“Psyllium husk (e.g., Metamucil, Konsyl) is generally considered the best-studied and most recommended fiber for IBS”
“often sold as generic psyllium or as Metamucil...the fiber supplement with the strongest guideline support for improving overall IBS symptoms”
“alternatives like Citrucel or Metamucil use different fiber types and might suit your system better”
“cheaper flavored alternatives (like Metamucil) might be easier to tolerate — though they come with added sugars/sweeteners some people want to avoid”
“For many people, yes—Metamucil can be worth it, especially if you want a simple, evidence-backed way to add soluble fiber. It may not be worth the branded price.”
“major retail store brands offer massive savings over both Konsyl and Metamucil”
“Metamucil is essentially a brand-name psyllium husk fiber supplement”
“modeled more after Metamucil-style powder”
“highly advertised name brands (like Metamucil, Benefiber, or Citrucel) often cost $20 to $30+ per container”
“far more economical than brand-name products like Metamucil”
“Branded, flavored Metamucil powders: often much pricier for added flavoring/sweeteners—Walgreens listed a 23.3 oz container at $29.99”
“if you're taking Benefiber or Metamucil and have bloating, try Konsyl instead, since it lacks the added sugars, artificial sweeteners, and fillers found in those competitors”
“It's a much better value than name-brand Metamucil”
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.