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Fiber

Guar gum

Guar gum is a soluble dietary fiber from the seeds of the guar plant, a legume. It is widely used as a thickener in foods.

Weight ManagementCardiovascularGut Health

Why does the water warning matter?

The EU claim requires a choking warning for swallowing difficulties or inadequate fluid intake, with advice to use plenty of water. 1

Side effects and medicines

Gas and diarrhea can occur, especially early on. EFSA summarizes medicinal-product warnings about altered drug absorption, a two-hour separation from other medicines, and possible adjustment of diabetes medicines. 2

For information, not individual medical advice. Ingredient studies do not establish the effectiveness of these products.

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