Who Owns Konsyl?

Konsyl Pharmaceuticals introduced its original psyllium fiber product in 1934, at a time when the therapeutic use of bulk fiber for digestive health was still emerging. The product, Konsyl Original Formula, delivered 100 percent natural psyllium husk fiber, the same active ingredient later popularized nationally by Metamucil.

The company's base in Easton, Maryland, has remained its headquarters throughout its history. Through the mid-twentieth century, Konsyl built a following among physicians and pharmacists who recommended the product for digestive regularity, cholesterol support, and general fiber supplementation.

Konsyl's competitive dynamic changed when Procter & Gamble's Metamucil grew into the dominant national brand through heavy consumer advertising, relegating Konsyl to a smaller, pharmacy-channel position. Konsyl responded by emphasizing purity: its formulations contain psyllium without the sugar, artificial sweeteners, dyes, or additives found in flavored Metamucil products.

Over the decades, the company expanded its line to include Konsyl Daily Psyllium Fiber, capsule formats, Easy Mix blends, and Konsyl Balance, a product formulated for blood sugar and digestive support. It has maintained FDA-compliant labeling and NIH-recognized presence in fiber supplement guidance.

In the 2020s, Konsyl has continued operating as an independent brand, listed in the NIH's fiber supplement reference materials alongside Metamucil as a principal psyllium option, and distributed through pharmacies, natural food retailers, and online channels.