Guggle Gum

[pat7762]

does anyone know if diabetics can take Guggle Gum,it as chickory in it, it aids getting rid of fat

 

[Josh DUK]

does anyone know if diabetics can take Guggle Gum,it as chickory in it, it aids getting rid of fat

Hello @pat7762 ,

Thank you for posting. Unfortunately, I have never heard of this before. It may be helpful to speak to your GP about this.

 

[harbottle]

I think it's 'Guggul' gum.

What Is Guggul Used for, and Are There Any Side Effects?

Learn more about guggul, including the benefits and side effects of this resin extract.

www.medicinenet.com

 

[harbottle]

More info here:

Pharmacology and Phytochemistry of Oleo-Gum Resin of Commiphora wightii (Guggulu)

Guggulu is an oleo-gum resin which exudes out as a result of injury from the bark of Commiphora wightii (Arnott) Bhandari [syn.  Commiphora mukul (Hook. Ex Stocks) Engl; Balsamodendron mukul (Hook. Ex Stocks); Family, Burseraceae]. It ...

www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

 

[pat7762]

Hello @pat7762 ,

Thank you for posting. Unfortunately, I have never heard of this before. It may be helpful to speak to your GP about this.

yes i've just bought some but i wondered if anybody else had got any.

 

[pat7762]

More info here:

Pharmacology and Phytochemistry of Oleo-Gum Resin of Commiphora wightii (Guggulu)

Guggulu is an oleo-gum resin which exudes out as a result of injury from the bark of Commiphora wightii (Arnott) Bhandari [syn.  Commiphora mukul (Hook. Ex Stocks) Engl; Balsamodendron mukul (Hook. Ex Stocks); Family, Burseraceae]. It ...

www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

thanks but i already have bought some

 

[Leadinglights]

I think most people are advised not to put too much faith in some of there 'herbal' supplements especially as they may interact badly with oter medications that people might be on.
The potential side effects for that product look scary.