Guar Gum: Uses, Side Effects, Dose, Health Benefits ... eMedicineHealth
Guar gum is a fiber from the seed of the guar plant. Guar gum is used as a laxative. It is also used for treating diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome (), obesity, and diabetes; for reducing cholesterol; and for preventing "hardening of the arteries" (atherosclerosis).. In foods and beverages, guar gum is used as a thickening, stabilizing, suspending, and binding agent.