Gum Arabic (Acacia)
Senegalia senegal
A soluble acacia fiber used as a prebiotic to support gut bacteria and regularity.
Traditional use (african-diaspora, biblical-near-eastern): A soluble acacia fiber used as a prebiotic to support gut bacteria and regularity.
A soluble acacia fiber used as a prebiotic to support gut bacteria and regularity.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- A soluble acacia fiber used as a prebiotic to support gut bacteria and regularity.
Evidence strength: limited human.
- See the evidence level above
- Introduce gradually to avoid gas and bloating.
- Pregnant/breastfeeding people without medical advice
Introduce gradually to avoid gas and bloating.
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
Choose reputable, tested suppliers; correct identification is essential for wild-harvested plants.