Guar Gum
Guar Gum is a type of Galactomannan Gum Polysaccharide Carbohydrate containing Mannose and Galactose. Guar Gum is derived from Guar Seeds, also known as the Cluster Bean from the Legume family.
Health Benefits of Guar Gum
Cardiovascular System
Guar Gum may lower Blood Pressure in High Blood Pressure patients. [1]
Digestive System
Guar Gum may alleviate Constipation. [2]
Guar Gum may alleviate Diarrhea. [3]
Guar Gum may alleviate Irritable Bowel Syndrome. [4]
Guar Gum may facilitate the growth of the Small Intestine. [5]
Metabolism
Guar Gum may suppress Appetite. [6]
Guar Gum may help to normalize Blood Sugar levels (especially in Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 patients). [7]
Guar Gum (18,000 mg per day for at least three months) may lower plasma Cholesterol levels (by an average 15%): [8]
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