High fibre and guar gum are equally helpful in IBS, but gum is better tolerated

Synopsis High fibre diets are commonly recommended to patients with irritable bowel syndrome, although many are not able to tolerate fibre. Guar gum is a water soluble polysaccharide that is extremely viscous and difficult to incorporate into food. Thus, it must be used as a partially hydrolysed gua...

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Published inBMJ. British medical journal (International ed.) Vol. 325; no. 7376; p. 1310
Main Authors Parisi, G C, Zilli, M, Miani, M P
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published London BMJ Publishing Group 07.12.2002
EditionInternational edition
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Summary:Synopsis High fibre diets are commonly recommended to patients with irritable bowel syndrome, although many are not able to tolerate fibre. Guar gum is a water soluble polysaccharide that is extremely viscous and difficult to incorporate into food. Thus, it must be used as a partially hydrolysed guar gum (PHGG) in beverage form. PHGG has proved effective in softening and improving fecal output.
ISSN:0959-8146