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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 | 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.
“A soluble fiber that forms a gel-like substance in water. Good for lowering cholesterol and improving both constipation and diarrhea”
“Soluble fiber that forms a gel in water. Good for both constipation relief and mild diarrhea. Helps lower cholesterol and stabilize blood sugar”
“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)”
“Psyllium husk (e.g., Metamucil, generic psyllium) - Good for regularity, lowering cholesterol, and blood sugar control”
“Generic versions of brands like Metamucil (psyllium) or Citrucel (methylcellulose) work identically to the name brand but cost significantly less.”
“Brand name (Metamucil): $12–$20 for similar quantity”
“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.”
“Metamucil contains psyllium, but psyllium found in Metamucil has shown to reduce universal IBS symptoms, though Metamucil contains other added ingredients, so it may be best to take psyllium in a more natural/plain form”
“A 114-serving branded Metamucil powder is about $28, or roughly 25¢/serving”
“Look for generic/store-brand psyllium husk powder (not flavored Metamucil-branded products)”
“far more economical than brand-name products like Metamucil”
“Skip the branded Metamucil and buy plain psyllium husk powder in bulk”
“Skip name brands like Metamucil and buy a plain generic psyllium husk powder”
“Branded, flavored Metamucil powders: often much pricier for added flavoring/sweeteners—Walgreens listed a 23.3 oz container at $29.99”
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.