“Acacia fiber?”Here!gum arabic
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A soluble dietary fiber derived from the hardened sap of the acacia tree, used as a fiber source and thickener.
Why it’s used
Taken to add soluble fiber to the diet and to support regularity and gut bacteria as a fermentable prebiotic fiber.
What the evidence is for
supporting digestive regularity as a soluble, fermentable fiber.
What the evidence says
Regulatory bodies including EFSA have recognized acacia gum (gum arabic) as a source of dietary fiber, and it has been studied for effects on stool consistency and gut microbiota. Evidence for specific health outcomes beyond general fiber effects is limited.
Dose studied
5–30 g — range used in studies of gum arabic fiber intake and bowel effects.
Context
Studies of gum arabic as a fiber supplement have used daily intakes in the range of several grams to around 30 grams, with effects on bowel habits appearing at the higher end.
Rumors
Supporting digestive regularity as a soluble, fermentable fiber.
Not gradedhealth and safety evidence
Sources cited — no verdict reached.
What was measured is not yet noted.