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How to Use Guar Gum to Increase Satiety

Guar gum is a ground up fiber from the guar bean. It is primarily used as a thickener and has eight times the water-thickening properties of cornstarch. This is the main reason individuals use guar gum supplements. When the supplement is consumed with water, the dietary fibers soak up the fluid and expand, leaving a feeling of fullness.

Things You'll Need

  • Guar gum
  • Glass of water
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Instructions

  1. Guar Gum for Satiety

    • 1

      Read all directions before consuming guar gum. Seek the advice of your doctor if you have any questions in relation to supplementation.

    • 2

      Take the guar gum with a full glass of water 30 minutes before meals. Be sure to consume with enough water to ensure that the product fully reaches your stomach. It can swell and cause a choking hazard if not done correctly.

    • 3

      Consume your meal as normal. The guar fiber should increase you satiety, thus causing you to eat less. As an added benefit, in postprandial studies, guar gum has shown the ability to decrease insulin and glucose responses in healthy individuals. Keeping your blood glucose under control can help you avoid sugar cravings, which can help you not snack.

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