Synopsis

Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2

Hemicellulose is a heterogeneous group of plant polysaccharides found in cell walls, commonly classified as a type of dietary fiber. Its use in supporting or treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is primarily grounded in scientific interest, though the evidence base is limited and modest. Hemicellulose is considered a soluble or semi-soluble fiber, and dietary fiber supplementation is a common non-pharmacologic recommendation for IBS patients, particularly those with constipation-predominant IBS (IBS-C). Some clinical studies and reviews have indicated that soluble fibers (such as psyllium and partially hydrolyzed guar gum) can help improve symptoms like constipation and stool consistency in IBS, while insoluble fibers may exacerbate symptoms. Hemicellulose, as a component of certain fiber supplements (e.g., Sunfiber, which contains partially hydrolyzed guar gum—a hemicellulose derivative), has been included in some studies, but direct, robust evidence for hemicellulose alone is relatively sparse. Overall, the scientific support for hemicellulose specifically in IBS is indirect and extrapolated from broader fiber studies, with few trials evaluating hemicellulose as a standalone intervention. Guidelines generally recommend soluble fiber, but do not single out hemicellulose as uniquely beneficial. Therefore, while there is some scientific rationale for its use as part of soluble fiber interventions, the evidence is limited (rated 2/5), and more targeted research is needed to establish its efficacy specifically for IBS.

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Other ingredients used for Irritable Bowel Syndrome

2'-Fucosyllactose
akkermansia muciniphila
aloe vera
alpha-galactosidase
alpha-pinene
amino acids
bacillus clausii
bacillus coagulans
bacillus subtilis
benegut perilla (proprietary)
beta caryophyllene
bifidobacterium bifidum
bifidobacterium breve
bifidobacterium infantis
bifidobacterium lactis
bifidobacterium longum
bilberry
bio ecolian (proprietary)
blackberry
Indian frankincense
butyrate triglyceride
chen pi
chia seed
chlorella
cinnamon
turmeric
curcumin
fennel
flaxseed
fructooligosaccharides (FOS)
fruit and vegetable blend (proprietary)
ginger
green banana
green tea
guar gum
cellulose
inulin
isomalto-oligosaccharide
l-glutamine
lactobacillus acidophilus
lactobacillus brevis
lactobacillus bulgaricus
lactobacillus casei
lactobacillus fermentum
lactobacillus gasseri
lactobacillus helveticus
lactobacillus paracasei
lactiplantibacillus plantarum
lactobacillus reuteri
lactobacillus rhamnosus
lactobacillus salivarius
lactococcus lactis
lovage
marshmallow
oat
pectin
peppermint oil
plum fruit
pomegranate
potato starch
butyric acid
psyllium
quercetin
resveratrol
saccharomyces boulardii
slippery elm bark
spearmint leaf
streptococcus thermophilus
tributyrin
vitamin D
xylooligosaccharides
zinc
hyssop
atractylodes
ferula assafoetida
anise
holarrhena antidysenterica
fumaria parviflora
chrysanthemum
senna
white oak
algae
Agastache
Asafoetida
Alexandrian senna
Agrimonia pilosa
Betony
Bifidobacterium
Bacillus indicus
Bifidobacterium adolescentis
Boswellic Acid
Bayleaf
Belleric myrobalan
Bran
Boswellia
Bacillus licheniformis
black salt
Bifidobacterium animalis
Bitter principals
Bacteria
Bifidobacteria
Bacillus
Cumin
Coriander
Citron
Cannabidiol
Clerodendrum indicum
Dragonhead
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Enterococcus
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Fig
Fiber
Quince
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Other health conditions supported by hemicellulose

Cholesterol (high)
Constipation (adults)
Diabetes
Diarrhea
Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Products containing hemicellulose

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