Metamucil's Two-Week Challenge is a program that helps you get started with your daily Metamucil routine. It's a fun way to keep you on track with taking Metamucil powders or capsules daily, so you can feel the full effect of psyllium fiber working in your gut.

The psyllium fiber in Metamucil helps trap and remove the waste that weighs you down, so you can start to feel lighter* in two weeks.

Just follow the program directions for 14 days: First 4 Days - 1x per Day; Next 4 Days - 2x per Day; Final 6 Days - 3x per Day. *THESE STATEMENTS HAVE NOT BEEN EVALUATED BY THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION. THIS PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED TO DIAGNOSE, TREAT, CURE, OR PREVENT ANY DISEASE.

Studies suggest that taking Metamucil may help reduce hunger, enhance feelings of fullness, and increase weight loss. Still, Metamucil and similar fiber supplements should not be used as a weight loss product.

Just take Metamucil every day for two weeks and start to feel what lighter feels like by relieving irregularity. Sign-up below and opt in for daily emails. You'll get access to a $3 off coupon through Checkout51 to help get your challenge started, plus 14 days of tips, tricks and reminders. Must be 18 to register.

Common side effects include abdominal cramps, bloating, and changes in stool consistency. May aggravate hemorrhoids or anal fissures. If the daily recommended amount of fluid is not drunk, then Metamucil could cause severe constipation, especially in people who are already dehydrated.

Can this be harmful to kidney? Metamucil is safe for patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD).

Do not take Metamucil for more than seven days in a row without a doctor's advice. Laxatives can be habit-forming if they are taken too much or for too long. If you find Metamucil is not working for you, call your doctor for advice. Also, call your doctor if your symptoms worsen or do not improve.

Taking fiber supplements every day seems to be safe. Popular fiber supplements include inulin, psyllium (Metamucil, Konsyl, others) and methylcellulose (Citrucel). Fiber is good for the body. It helps the bowel work well and prevents constipation.

Metamucil may be given to relieve constipation or to lower cholesterol. The active ingredient in Metamucil, psyllium husk, absorbs and holds water, which causes it to swell and add bulk and moisture to hardened stools, allowing them to slide through the colon easily.

The psyllium fiber in Metamucil works by forming a gel inside your digestive system that traps and removes the waste that weighs you down. * If you are experiencing less-than-ideal bowel movements, the fiber in Metamucil treats occasional constipation. It supports your digestive system* and is safe to take daily.

It increases the bulk in your stool, an effect that helps to cause movement of the intestines. It also works by increasing the amount of water in the stool, making the stool softer and easier to pass.