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Gum Acacia

Acacia senegal

Conditionally Safe evidence: limited

Scientific Summary

Gum Acacia is a natural plant resin collected from the stems of Acacia species. It is primarily used as a bulk laxative to promote regular bowel movements, and it also functions as an emulsifier, binder, and viscosity enhancer in foods, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals, while some people take it to support calcium absorption and manage lipid levels. Like all laxatives, it can cause bloating, cramping, or allergic reactions in sensitive people, so it should be used in moderation and with caution.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/gum_acacia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/acacia_gum

About Gum Acacia

Scientific NameAcacia senegal
Safety Rating Conditionally Safe
Evidence Levellimited

Products Containing Gum Acacia

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A varied selection from the NIH DSLD database. Ingredient amounts are per serving.

NutriRise Advanced Colon Scrub 5 mg per serving · Capsule View label details → Asorbocal 1200 mg Sustained Release Bronson Laboratories Asorbocal 1200 mg Sustained Release 100 mg per serving · Tablet or Pill $11.24 · View label details → NutraBetic Berberine+ 800 mcg per serving · Capsule View label details → Cleanse Rite NewtonEverett Cleanse Rite 10 mg per serving · Other (e.g. tea bag) $24.27 · View label details → Clinical Immunity Daily Boost LifeSeasons Clinical Immunity Daily Boost 200 mg per serving · Capsule $25.31 · View label details → Beyond Health Dietary Fiber Formula 3.5 Gram(s) per serving · Powder View label details → NOW Easy Cleanse P.M. 200 mg per serving · Capsule View label details → Organic Fermented Medicinal Mushrooms Drink Mix SoTru Organic Fermented Medicinal Mushrooms Drink Mix 5025 mg per serving · Powder $32.82 · View label details → Purity Products Organic Juice Cleanse OJC Daily Super Food Red Berry Surprise 3.3 Gram(s) per serving · Powder View label details → Perque Regularity Guard Raw Probiotic Fibers 3.5 g per serving · Powder View label details → Vegan Protein Natural Vanilla NeoLife Vegan Protein Natural Vanilla 0 NP per serving · Powder $20.96 · View label details → Swanson Organic 100% Certified Organic Acacia Fiber Powder See label for ingredient amount · Powder View label details →

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