Acacia for a fiber supplement. Has anyone used this?

[BAM]

I was in the health food store yesterday looking for my usual psyllium supplement and I came across Acacia (not acai) which is a clear soluble fiber that supposedly does not thicken. Psyllium has worked for me but I do bloat from it and am looking for other natural products that would work without all of the bloating. I did a search on Acacia and could not find much useful information. Has anyone heard of it or used it? Thanks!

Bam

 

[Liann]

I'm interested in this too Bam, so hopefully someone will answer.

 

[kathryn]

I know I've seen it as an ingredient in something (that I ate), but I can't recall what, and I don't recall what effect (if any) it had. Seems like it would be fairly innocuous.

 

[BAM]

I've decided I'm going to try it. I just called a company that sells it and I was told that it is a very gentle fiber and I may not get the "punch" that I get with the psyllium. I REALLY need the punch but I can't take flax and some other fiber supplements. Hey, nothing ventured, nothing gained! The rep told me that it generally works better combined with other fiber ingredients but I'm going to try it solo. Wish me a happy "out"come!

Bam