The first week I had to refrain from using any and all fiber related products including pills, special fiber bars, cereals, etc. Within the week I received a package with a white plastic bottle filled with an orange powder. I was instructed to begin on a specific day and take a teaspoon of the powder mixed in 8 ounces a water once a day. When I reached the end of the first week, I took a short survey to ask me about the average time of day I took the product. The second I did the same thing except to increase drinking the product twice a day and finally on the third week, I was asked to take it three times a day. Each time I filled out a short survey requesting time times I took the product. A few days ago, I received an email informing me I had successfully completed the trial and would be awarded $40.00 for my time. I am still waiting for the check, but they said it would arrive in 4-6 weeks.
It turned out I was taking Metamucil. Initially, I didn't like the taste of the powder and found it hard to swallow. However, as I kept going it was pretty easy to complete this task. All systems worked well (if you know what I mean) and I actually lost about three pounds.
The survey did question me about my health, my age, weight, over the counter medications and prescription medications as well. I wasn't initially told if I actually got a real product or a placebo. For me it was very little effort to get $40 and I would do it again.
