2001年6月15日 · This meta-analysis suggests that guar gum is not efficacious for reducing body weight. Considering the adverse events associated with its use, the risks of taking guar gum outweigh its benefits for this indication. Therefore, guar gum cannot be recommended as a treatment for lowering body weight.

2019年9月27日 · Some studies have found that guar gum could aid weight loss and appetite control. In general, fiber moves through the body undigested and may help promote satiety while reducing appetite .

2001年6月15日 · Clinical trials indicate that guar gum may lower body weight , and the medical literature advocates it as an oral treatment option for overweight or obese patients . Guar gum–containing preparations are promoted as slimming aids in the United States and Europe and are freely available, for instance, through the Internet.

2024年9月6日 · Guar is now sometimes used in meal replacement products, diet pills or other weight-loss supplements because manufacturers claim it can help curb your appetite by swelling and absorbing water in the digestive system.

2001年6月15日 · These results suggest that, compared with placebo, guar gum is not efficacious for lowering body weight. The meta-analysis of 11 trials shows a relatively robust nonsignificant effect.

2020年7月25日 · Guar gum decreases body weight by 1.8 lbs (~0.81 kg) in overweight adults and those with additional risk factors for cardiovascular disease (Jovanovski 2020). Guar gum increases satiety...

The demand for guar gum is still growing rapidly because in addition to its indispensable role in lowering serum cholesterol and glucose levels, it is also considered helpful in weight loss programs.

The effect of a palatable granulated guar-gum preparation (10 g twice daily) was studied in obese subjects. The acute effect of a single dose of guar gum to reduce the peak postprandial whole blood glucose levels (about 10%) was verified. Following long-term treatment, a …

To determine the efficacy of the dietary fibre guar gum as a therapeutic option for reducing body weight, by conducting a meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials (RCTs).

2023年5月1日 · We observed that guar supplementation resulted in a statistically significant reduction in HbA1c level; however, it did not affect body weight, FBS, and blood pressure. The present meta -analysis revealed that guar supplementation did not elicit any effect on FBS; but, it significantly reduced HbA1c