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Carob extract
Gut health · IBS · Diarrhoea · Blood sugar
Tier 2 — Promising
What it is
The pod of the carob tree (Ceratonia siliqua) contains condensed tannins and polyphenols that regulate gut motility and have anti-diarrhoeal effects, plus galactomannan fibre that slows glucose absorption. RCTs in adults with acute diarrhoea show reductions in duration and stool frequency. Long history of safe traditional use and excellent tolerability. A low-cost, well-validated option for digestive regulation and mild IBS-D management.
Efficacy
2/5
Safety
5/5
Research
2/5
Onset
3/5
Cost
4/5
Drug-int.
4/5
Dose
1,500–4,500 mg carob pod powder/day, or 300–900 mg tannin-rich extract
Time of day & tips
Take between meals for IBS-D effects; with meals for blood sugar management; excellent tolerability across all age groups
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