Guar Gum
by Source Naturals · Powder
Supplement facts from the label of Guar Gum by Source Naturals: Calories 10 Calorie(s), Total Carbohydrate 3.0 Gram(s), Guar Gum 3.0 Gram(s).
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Per serving | % DV | Upper limit (adults) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 10 Calorie(s) | — | — |
| Total Carbohydrate | 3.0 Gram(s) | 1% | — |
| └ Dietary Fiber | 3.0 Gram(s) | 11% | — |
| Guar Gum | 3.0 Gram(s) | — | — |
Upper limits: NIH ODS Fact Sheets for Health Professionals. Compared only where the unit converts and the limit applies to the form on the label.
On the label
For: Vegetarian · Adult (18 - 50 Years) · Children (All) · Gluten Free · Dairy Free · Sugar Free
Claim types: Nutrient · All Other
Formula re: Contains: Dietary Fiber
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions: Suggested Use: 1 to 3 times daily, briskly stir one level teaspoon in 8 ounces of liquid (for children, 1/2 teaspoon in 4 ounces of liquid). Drink immediately, before the liquid begins to gel.
Formula re: Contains: Guar gum is a source of soluble dietary fiber.
Precautions re: All Other: Caution: Take this product with a full, 8 ounce glass of liquid. If you do not drink enough liquid the product may swell in the throat, causing blockage or choking. Avoid use if you have ever had throat or swallowing problems. Seek immediate medical help if pain or swelling/breathing difficulties occur.
Precautions re: All Other: Do not use if either tamper-evident seal is broken or missing.
Precautions re: Children: Keep out of the reach of children.
This page repeats what the label says and the official upper limits for healthy adults. It is not medical advice: ask a doctor, pharmacist or registered dietitian about your own intake, especially if you are pregnant, take medicines or have a health condition.
Label data: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, Dietary Supplement Label Database (dsld.od.nih.gov), public domain. Upper limits: NIH ODS Fact Sheets for Health Professionals (values from the Institute of Medicine, Food and Nutrition Board).