[tanseydavid]

I avoided Metamucil for a long time, because "only old people use that."

Contempt without prior investigation and denial of my mortality is the true reason.

But once I started taking it I was sorely disappointed in myself that I did not start at least 10 years sooner.

Perhaps un-branded supplemental fiber is unburdened by the old people connotation? I probably still would have resisted.

[jimkri]

I thought the same thing! My mom used it when I was younger, and I always passed on trying it because of that random memory and association.

I just got past the Metamucil to plain psyllium husk. I felt the plain version was going to taste bad, but it was just plain and not sugary. It's funny the concepts that can lead to certain small behaviors.