Guar gum: Properties and its Role in Pre-diabetes and Cholesterol – A Review

Authors

  • J. Maryann Grace Research Centre of Home Science, Fatima College (Autonomous), Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
  • K. Karthiga Research Centre of Home Science, Fatima College (Autonomous), Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21276/apjhs.2021.9.1.7

Keywords:

Guar bean, Guar gum, Pre-diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes mellitus

Abstract

The guar bean (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba) is an erect annual legume and its grows about 2’–9’ high. The buds of these plants start out white and change into a light pink as the flower opens. These flowers then turn deep purple and are followed by fleshy seed pods, which are allowed to ripe and are harvested in summer. The gum extracted from the guar beans forms a gel in water, commonly referred to as guar gum. Guar is extremely draught resistant. The guar seeds used in making medicine are useful in pre-diabetic conditions and the early stages of late-onset diabetes. This review is incorporated with the uses of guar gum and its role in conditions such as pre-diabetes and cholesterol.

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Published

2022-01-15

How to Cite

J. Maryann Grace, & K. Karthiga. (2022). Guar gum: Properties and its Role in Pre-diabetes and Cholesterol – A Review. Asian Pacific Journal of Health Sciences, 9(1), 37–39. https://doi.org/10.21276/apjhs.2021.9.1.7

Issue

Vol. 9 No. 1 (2022): Vol 9 | Issue 1 | January - March 2022

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