Synopsis

Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 3

Vegetable gums, such as guar gum, locust bean gum, and partially hydrolyzed guar gum (PHGG), are types of soluble dietary fibers derived from plants. Scientific evidence, particularly for partially hydrolyzed guar gum, supports their use in managing constipation in children. Multiple randomized controlled trials and systematic reviews have shown that PHGG can improve stool frequency and consistency in pediatric populations with functional constipation. The mechanism is primarily through water retention in the gut and fermentation by colonic bacteria, which increases stool bulk and promotes motility. For example, a 2012 randomized controlled trial published in the Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition found that PHGG supplementation improved stool frequency and reduced abdominal pain in children with constipation compared to placebo. Other vegetable gums, like xanthan or locust bean gum, have less direct evidence but are sometimes used as fiber supplements. Overall, the scientific support is moderate (evidence level 3), mainly owing to studies on PHGG, while evidence for other unspecified vegetable gums is weaker or extrapolated from adult data. Nevertheless, established guidelines (such as those from ESPGHAN/NASPGHAN) recognize the potential role of soluble fibers like PHGG in pediatric constipation management, though they note the need for further high-quality research and recommend considering fiber supplements when dietary measures are insufficient.

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Other health conditions supported by vegetable gum (unspecified)

Constipation (adults)
Constipation (children)
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