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Improving Gut Health with Guar Gum

By , About.com GuideJuly 26, 2012

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Long used as a laxative in traditional medicine, guar gum is a type of fiber sourced from plants found throughout India and Pakistan. Some studies show that this fiber-rich remedy may help alleviate constipation, as well as soothe the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (a condition estimated to affect up to 55 million Americans).

Additionally, preliminary research suggests that guar gum shows promise as a natural means of lowering cholesterol and blood sugar levels in people with diabetes. But while guar gum is also often touted as a natural weight loss aid and treatment for heart-health problems like atherosclerosis, further research is needed.

It's important to note that although guar gum is generally considered safe for most people, it may cause a number of side effects (including gas and diarrhea) in some individuals. Read the article: Guar Gum - What You Need to Know.

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July 27, 2012 at 1:55 pm
(1) Stephen says:

Thank You Kathy for Your GUT Health Suggestion..

As a Reminder for our PET Parent Readers ..
GUT Health / Immunity is the Foundation for your Aniumal’s / DOGs Total Immune Health…

But what many PET Parents do not know is that Antibiotics DO Kill their Targeted Bad Bacteria …
But Also the Benificial Good GUT Bactreria MicroBiome ..
that Antibiotics virtually ” Erase” the GUTs Bad & Good Flora..

That unless the GUT is Re-Populated with Probiotics .. supported by Prebiotics .. and other GUT Goodies .. Your Animal’s GUT will be Re-Occupied by Pathogenic BAD Bacteria .. Taking your Animal on a Lifetime Slippery Slope of compromised Health ..

I have read where DVM Dermatologist Dr. Kristin has just Formulated and Introduced a Product called > GOO Gut Rescue ..

Which ” Rescue’s ” Your DOGs GUT from Pathogenic BAD Bacteria

When our Animal’s are Healthy & Happy…

We Are Happy Tooo !

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