Guar gum and its beneficial properties

Wishing to become a little slimmer, we resort to numerous diets, fall asleep with a huge number of articles and recipes, study products and drugs that help lose weight. But how often do we think about the existence of natural and effective means, not only helping to get rid of hated kilograms, but also useful to the whole organism? One such is guar gum . This tool is able to help not only everyone who wants to lose weight. It is effective also in the fight against diabetes and atherosclerosis.

What is guar gum?

Before going directly to the properties of this plant, it is necessary to understand what it is. Guar gum / guar / Indian acacia - is an Indian plant (although now it is grown in other countries: Pakistan, Sudan, USA, Afghanistan), which is grown for cosmetic and food purposes. After processing the seeds of the plant, a food additive is obtained , which is part of the stabilizer group E400-E499. It has a laxative effect, inhibits the development of obesity and atherosclerosis.

Properties of the plant

Unique properties of gums are suitable for use in various directions:

- highly soluble in water;

- compatible with many kinds of hydrocolloids;

- increases the viscosity;

- gelling;

- possesses absorbing properties;

- not absorbed by the intestines, and hence - reduces appetite;

- reduces the amount of cholesterol, as well as lipoproteins, triglycerides and fats;

- normalizes the work of the digestive tract, intestines and their microflora;

- clears from toxins;

- increases the digestibility of the body's calcium;

- increases shelf life of products.

Where is guar gum used?

There are many directions where the substance is used:

- used as a thickener in the manufacture of cosmetics: shampoos, masks, various gels and creams;

- used as a laxative;

- used in the fight against atherosclerosis and diabetes;

- used to purify the body in programs for weight loss;

- used for food purposes in the production of bread, cheeses, ice cream, sauces, jams, sausages, puddings, yoghurts and other products;

- used in paper, textile, coal, oil and gas industries;

- in the future, perhaps, will be used in the manufacture of hypoglycemic agents.

Guar gum - harm to the body

Like many other plants and preparations, such a gum can cause undesirable side effects. Side effects are possible only with an overdose of drugs containing this plant. Among them there are: - nausea; - pain in the stomach; - diarrhea; - vomiting; - Allergic reactions. There were cases when, instead of the code E412 (guar gum), dangerous toxic substances were found. In the 1990s, a case of clogging of the stomach in ten people and the death of one person due to the use of guar gum were recorded in the USA.

Drugs for weight loss with guar gum

- means "Guarem" - reduces the feeling of hunger, removes harmful substances from the body, normalizes the work of the intestines;

- biologically active additive "Fat Grabbers" - normalizes weight and metabolism, absorbs toxins, removes toxins and fats, improves bowel function .

Other drugs that contain guar gum

- means "Loklo BAD" - normalizes the work of the intestines, absorbs toxins, reduces sugar and cholesterol in the blood, strengthens immunity, protects with radiation therapy;

- means "Stomak Comfort" - normalizes the acidity of the stomach, improves digestion;

- means "TNT" - strengthens immunity, improves the working capacity of the organism;

- Pastilles with zinc - increases immunity, normalizes the work of an important endocrine system, and improves the reproductive abilities of men, promotes wound healing.