I've never used acacia fiber but it does look interesting.
Unlike psyllium-based fiber products that can dehydrate the bowel and cause abdominal discomfort, acacia fiber is psyllium-free.
Health Benefits of Acacia Fiber:
Although very few studies have tested the health effects of acacia fiber, there's some evidence that it may offer certain benefits. Here's a look at some key findings from the available research:
1) High Cholesterol
Preliminary studies suggest that acacia fiber may help keep cholesterol in check. In a 2009 report published in
Food and Chemical Toxicology,for instance, investigators analyzed the available research on acacia fiber and found that acacia fiber appears to reduce cholesterol levels in rats.
See more remedies for
high cholesterol.
2) Diabetes
Acacia fiber may help protect against certain diabetes-related complications, according to an animal-based study published in
Kidney & Blood Pressure Research in 2012. In tests on diabetic mice, scientists determined that treatment with acacia fiber helped lower
blood pressure. Given this finding, the study's authors suggest that acacia fiber may help shield people with diabetes from diabetic nephropathy (a type of kidney damage thought to result in part from poor control of diabetes and blood pressure).
Find out about other natural
diabetes remedies.
3) Liver Health
Animal-based research indicates that acacia fiber may help guard against liver damage caused by ingestion of acetaminophen (a drug used to
relieve pain). For example, a 2003 study published in
Pharmacology Researchfound that treating mice with acacia fiber prior to administering acetaminophen helped protect their livers from the drug's toxic effects. According to the study's authors, acacia fiber may help combat liver damage by reducing
oxidative stress.
Related:
Herbs for
http://altmedicine.about.com/od/herbsupplementguide/a/Acacia-Fiber.htm
