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“The main thrust of therapeutic and medicinal properties lies in the soluble dietary fibre content of guar gum to improve the serum biochemical profile of human and non-human primates.”
It delivers these effects by reducing total serum cholesterol, and triglycerides, increasing the high-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels and the management of glycemic indices and obesity, noted the authors.
Once ingested, soluble fibre becomes a thick gel in the intestines which slows the digestion of food in the intestines and traps fats, so they can’t be absorbed.
“Cholesterol and glucose-lowering effects are most often associated with gelling, mucilaginous, and viscous fibres such as guar gum, an edible thickening agent,” explained the authors.
What’s more, data suggest reductions in glucose levels may occur on a long-term basis, which could improve diabetic control.
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