Anthony's Organic Guar Gum Powder, 12 oz, Gluten Free, Non GMO, Keto Friendly

I bought this because I saw studies that guar gum can lower blood glucose spikes and A1C values. I had just started using a Stelo continuous blood glucose monitor (CGM) that you can buy from Dexcom without a prescription. It has been eye opening and life changing to see how high my glucose goes after every meal, way beyond the healthy range of 70 - 140. Seeing how high my blood glucose is spiking for two - three hours after dinner even with exercising for a hour is scary knowing how it is causing damage to my body.Taking a barely a teaspoon of the guar gum mixed in cold water creates a slightly thicker viscous solution that I drink before I eat. In general, the guar gum has brought my glucose spikes by approximately 30 points and shortens the number of hours for the spike (instead of 2.5 - 3 hours of glucose above 140, it can be 1 hour, 15 minutes). It slows digestion to prevent the spikes. It mostly dissolves but sometimes a little can get stuck to the spoon or the glass and there are tiny lumps.I have been using this for 3 days now, and I am not as freaked out by my blood sugar readings using the guar gum. For possible negatives, I have read it can cause bowel obstruction, diarrhea, or constipation, so I am drinking many glasses of water with my meal since I don't want the stuff to gunk up my intestines. Please note, I am not a medical professional and cannot give medical advice. I am just sharing why I bought it, how I am using it, and my experiences with it.I will update my review if I notice any problems or long term side effects. Right now, I have found in the guar gum something that helps prevent such high glucose spikes and will thicken my gravy and sauces.Since I am not diabetic and barely pre-diabetic, I don't think I am a candidate for insulin, nor do I want to have to go down that route if I can avoid it with reducing carbohydrates and exercise. With the high readings from the Stelo CGM, I told my doctor and he prescribed the Dexcom G7 CGM which my insurance will cover even though I am not diabetic.

worked as described

I'm giving this five stars because I have to assume it does what it's supposed to do. But in all honesty I have no idea how to review it. This went in a recipe for ice cream with a Ninja Creami. Supposedly it's supposed to help the texture of the dessert. Although the Ice Cream came out terrible the texture was quite nice though. Hence the five stars!

This is a very versatile product. Do a quick Internet search on Gum Powder and see all the results from dietary aid to baking and decorating ingredient to crafting projects.I specifically got it to mix with powdered sugar and gelatin to make cake decorating gum.Mixing my own is about one-quarter of the cost of using pre-made confectionery gum.It took a little more effort to get the paste smooth using this gum powder. That is a nit, not a major complaint.You simply cannot beat the price. This is the best consumer level price for an edible gum that I have found.I will be using the product again in the future. (Though I will not be reordering for awhile because this is going to last me for months.)

I bought this to help curb my appetite. It works great! Also I have used it to thicken sauces & I will never use anything else to thicken sauces again, it thickens quickly! I really like it!!!

I used this to thicken my ice cream made with a Ninja Creami and it worked perfectly. Just the right consistency and smoothness.

My home-made yoghurt always had to be drained of water. No longer! I tried to whisk in the guar but a blender works better.

First, I use other Anthony products and I am a repeat buyer so, I am speaking to this product only. First, it could be user error, I did not get the shipped results after following instructions. However it was salvageable and the ice cream turns out good.