Gum Arabic: Gum Arabic is the superstar of prebiotics. For many years,
it has been used in the food and beverage industry, but not for its
health benefits. It is the ingredient that helps keep the bubbles in
your soda drink stable. Without the fizz, half the fun of drinking soda
is gone (although drinking soda is certainly not good for health).
Since it is a powerful prebiotic, all the benefits of probiotics mentioned above can be expected from consuming it.
Gum Arabic is mainly produced in the arid lands of Sudan and
neighbouring countries. It has been used as traditional medicine for
many years, with many known health benefits. It was introduced to me by
two friends, who also introduced me to the former Sudanese government
minister who is the exporter.
We had a long discussion on the history and benefits of Gum Arabic. The
former minister is convinced that it is the “food from heaven” (“Al
Manna”) mentioned in the Bible and the Quran.
My two friends had gone to Sudan with him to inspect the area that grew
the Acacia trees that produced Gum Arabic (much like how latex is
produced once the bark of the rubber tree is poked or cut), and to see
the manufacturing process.
The gummy product is sourced from two Acacia species (A. senegal and A.
seyal) and then processed to powder form. It is consumed after mixing
with plain cold water. My two friends are now the importer and CEO
respectively of the importing company.
My friends have first-hand knowledge of the benefits of Gum Arabic. One
is a medical practitioner who runs a busy clinic. His patients with
diabetes showed remarkable improvements after consuming Gum Arabic,
including one man who had kidney failure, was on dialysis for many
years, and had not produced any urine for the last 10 years.
I also have a good story to tell. My mother (83 years old) has been on
hypertensive medicines for many years (not prescribed by me!). She tried
Gum Arabic, and after several weeks, her pressure is now normal without
any drugs.
However, her blood pressure still goes up when she is stressed, and
returns to normal when she is able to rest and forget whatever upsets
her. She is now getting my aunties to take it too.
I strongly recommend everyone to try Gum Arabic. There are many
benefits that are already known from the prebiotic properties that it
has.
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> Dr Amir Farid Isahak is a medical specialist who practises
holistic, aesthetic and anti-ageing medicine. He is a qigong master and
founder of SuperQigong.
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