Blake and coworkers (1997) evaluated the effect of depolymerized guar
galactomannan on fasting plasma lipid concentrations in volunteers with moderately raised plasma cholesterol.
High - fiber foods can often take some getting used to because of their taste, so I often recommend supplements such as Sunfiber (guar
bean galactomannan) to increase your overall fiber intake — it's tasteless, colorless, and can be added to a variety of foods without changing the taste.
Humans have no digestive enzymes to break down
galactomannans which pass undigested into the distal intestines for microbial fermentation often leading to gas and bloating.
, Inhibitory effect of
fenugreek galactomannan on digestive enzymes related to diabetes, hyperlipidemia, and liver - kidney dysfunctions, 2010
Additionally, fenugreek's omega - 3 fatty acids and dietary fiber, as well as a water - soluble polysaccharide
called galactomannan, are thought to contribute with the beneficial effects of fenugreek on metabolic functions.
, In vitro intestinal glucose uptake is inhibited
by galactomannan from Canadian fenugreek seed (Trigonella foenum graecum L) in genetically lean and obese rats, 2009
Fenugreek seeds contain many natural compounds, but research has identified that the
phytonutrient galactomannan and an amino acid, 4 — hydroxyisoleucine are responsible for its glucose - lowering effect.
Sunfiber,
a galactomannan - based fiber, is also 100 percent gluten - free, certified Organic, Kosher and Halal and suitable for vegetarians.
These approvals, supported by 29 published clinical studies, further differentiate Sunfiber (partially hydrolyzed guar gum or
galactomannan) from other fiber -LSB-...]
- D - galactosides, including galactose oligosaccharides,
galactomannans, and galactohydrolase.
Galactomannans are polysaccharides consisting of a -(1g4) linked D - mannose backbone (mannopyranose) with -(1g6) D - galactose branches.
Galactomannase, also known as gammanase hydrolases, break down
galactomannans.
Galactomannans are commonly found in fenugreek, guar, tara, and carob gums and are widely used in the food industry as stabilizers and to increase viscosity.
It is an indigestible carbohydrate, a polysaccharide with high molecular weight made of galactose and mannose (
a galactomannan).
The Probiotic Replenishment contains Bacillus coagulans, Irish Moss Powder, fenugreek seed, fennel powder,
galactomannan and an antioxidant blend.