Guar gum can boost the fiber in your diet. It may also help lower cholesterol, blood sugar, and the risk of heart disease. You may feel more full after eating, too. This feeling of fullness might help you lose extra weight.
Guar gum is a gel-forming fiber from the seed of the guar plant (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba). It's used to thicken foods and is also used as a dietary supplement. Guar gum helps normalize the moisture content of the stool, absorbing excess liquid in those with diarrhea, and softening the stool in those with constipation.