Overview
Soluble fiber from Acacia senegal.
Mechanism of action
Prebiotic fermented to SCFAs by colonic microbiota.
Effects on the body
Organ system effects
Evidence-based benefits
Increases bifidobacteria
Moderate evidencePotential side effects
- · Bloating
Drug interactions
No notable interactions reported.
Supplement interactions
None listed.
No specific avoidances listed.
Dosing & bioavailability
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Scientific evidence (8)
Acacia gum prebiotic
Calame W, et al.
Healthy adults
Bifidogenic effect at 10 g/d.
PubMed: Acacia Fiber — Increases bifidobacteria
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