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<\/a><\/p>\nWhat is Partially Hydrolysed Guar Gum?<\/strong><\/h2>\nMost people are probably familiar with guar gum, a commonly used thickener & emulsifier in food processing. Guar gum is a polysaccharide found in the seeds of the guar plant, native to India & Pakistan. Guar also contains a high level of galactomannan, a gel-forming substance which is responsible for its ability to thicken. Because of this, guar gum is naturally very viscous & thickens when mixed with liquid. By partially hydrolysing the guar gum, the end product is a much more water-soluble, in fact, PHGG dissolves completely in any fluid to form a flavourless substance.<\/p>\n
PHGG has been shown to increase concentrations of both species bifidobacterium<\/em> & lactobacillus<\/em> as well as increase short-chain fatty acid production.<\/p>\nTo summaries here are a few of the beneficial features to using PHGG:<\/p>\n
\n- prebiotic fibre- improves the growth of good bacteria in the digestive tract<\/li>\n
- water-soluble & much less viscose than unhydrolysed guar gum.<\/li>\n
- flavourless<\/li>\n
- heat tolerant – so can be added to both hot & cold liquids<\/li>\n
- FODMAP friendly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Here are some examples of health conditions where PHGG has been clinically trialled & shown to have beneficial influence:<\/p>\n
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)<\/strong><\/h3>\nIBS is one of the most commonly diagnosed functional gastrointestinal disorder, with its prevalence still on the rise. Unfortunately, the pathophysiologic mechanisms of IBS are still up for discussion & not well defined, making IBS a difficult condition to treat for many individuals. PHGG was seen to be a great treatment choice as it was clinically shown to improve the quality of life for these individuals in a way that was clinically significant.<\/p>\n
PHGG has been suggested as a reasonable therapeutic strategy in the treatment of IBS including all subtypes IBS constipation-predominant (IBS-C), IBS diarrhoea-predominant (IBS-D) & diarrhoea-constipation mixed. A number of clinical trials have shown that PHGG may improve common symptoms associated with both IBS-C & IBS-D. PHGG significantly relieved symptoms of bloating, gas formation & pain when compared to placebo. Many individuals experienced improvement in bowel regularity (either increase or reduced transit time) & better stool formation. There were also no noted side effects expressed in each of the studies, confirming the safety & suitability of PHGG for a number of individuals.<\/p>\n
Metabolic Syndrome<\/strong><\/h3>\nMetabolic syndrome is characterised by a number of health factors including elevated cholesterol levels, elevated blood pressure, elevated blood glucose & increased abdominal adiposity (fat).\u00a0 A clinical trial published in the British Journal of Nutrition found the inclusion of 10g of\u00a0 PHGG over a period of 6 weeks to improve a number of markers associated with metabolic syndrome including waist circumference, HbA1Cc levels & serum trans-fatty acids thus improving cardiovascular & metabolic status of those at-risk individuals. PHGG was found to reduce the intestinal uptake of fat & cholesterol, leading to better cholesterol management.<\/p>\n
\nAs always if you are considering adding any nutritional supplement into your current regime, please consult your health care professional to ensure it’s the right fit for you & your current state of health.<\/p>\n
References
\n<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4392570\/<\/li>\n
- https:\/\/nutritionandmetabolism.biomedcentral.com\/articles\/10.1186\/s12986-016-0070-5<\/li>\n
- https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0899900705003138<\/li>\n
- https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/15914912<\/li>\n
- https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/23551992<\/li>\n
- https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0899900702010328<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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To summaries here are a few of the beneficial features to using PHGG:<\/p>\n
- \n
- prebiotic fibre- improves the growth of good bacteria in the digestive tract<\/li>\n
- water-soluble & much less viscose than unhydrolysed guar gum.<\/li>\n
- flavourless<\/li>\n
- heat tolerant – so can be added to both hot & cold liquids<\/li>\n
- FODMAP friendly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Here are some examples of health conditions where PHGG has been clinically trialled & shown to have beneficial influence:<\/p>\n
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
IBS is one of the most commonly diagnosed functional gastrointestinal disorder, with its prevalence still on the rise. Unfortunately, the pathophysiologic mechanisms of IBS are still up for discussion & not well defined, making IBS a difficult condition to treat for many individuals. PHGG was seen to be a great treatment choice as it was clinically shown to improve the quality of life for these individuals in a way that was clinically significant.<\/p>\n
PHGG has been suggested as a reasonable therapeutic strategy in the treatment of IBS including all subtypes IBS constipation-predominant (IBS-C), IBS diarrhoea-predominant (IBS-D) & diarrhoea-constipation mixed. A number of clinical trials have shown that PHGG may improve common symptoms associated with both IBS-C & IBS-D. PHGG significantly relieved symptoms of bloating, gas formation & pain when compared to placebo. Many individuals experienced improvement in bowel regularity (either increase or reduced transit time) & better stool formation. There were also no noted side effects expressed in each of the studies, confirming the safety & suitability of PHGG for a number of individuals.<\/p>\n
Metabolic Syndrome<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Metabolic syndrome is characterised by a number of health factors including elevated cholesterol levels, elevated blood pressure, elevated blood glucose & increased abdominal adiposity (fat).\u00a0 A clinical trial published in the British Journal of Nutrition found the inclusion of 10g of\u00a0 PHGG over a period of 6 weeks to improve a number of markers associated with metabolic syndrome including waist circumference, HbA1Cc levels & serum trans-fatty acids thus improving cardiovascular & metabolic status of those at-risk individuals. PHGG was found to reduce the intestinal uptake of fat & cholesterol, leading to better cholesterol management.<\/p>\n
\nAs always if you are considering adding any nutritional supplement into your current regime, please consult your health care professional to ensure it’s the right fit for you & your current state of health.<\/p>\n
References
\n<\/strong><\/h2>\n- \n
- https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4392570\/<\/li>\n
- https:\/\/nutritionandmetabolism.biomedcentral.com\/articles\/10.1186\/s12986-016-0070-5<\/li>\n
- https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0899900705003138<\/li>\n
- https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/15914912<\/li>\n
- https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/23551992<\/li>\n
- https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0899900702010328<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Dietary fibre & prebiotics are cementing themselves as essential components to long term health & well-being. Science is beginning to confirm that without these dietary inclusions, there may be a considerable detriment to our health & subsequent increases in chronic … Continue reading