Guar gum, a common food additive and dietary fibre, limited inflammation and delayed the onset of multiple sclerosis (MS) symptoms in mice. Quar gum was the only fibre type that significantly limited the MS-like symptoms. India and Pakistan are major growers of guar beans, and are major growers of the bean. The study was conducted by the University of British Columbia’s Microbiology and Immunology department. The researchers are now looking to explore the potential benefits in humans, including developing a more detailed understanding of the molecular picture.Read Long Article
