Daily Archives: October 31, 2014

Guar Gum and Locust Bean Gum: Lower Plasma Cholesterol Levels

Guar gum, locust bean gum and other viscous legume fibres may have beneficial effects at lowering levels of plasma lipids. The reason for this is not known, but may relate to the ability of the fibres to slow the absorption … Continue reading

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