From oats to beans to chicory root, each type of fiber acts differently inside the body. New research is revealing how fiber ...

Gum acacia was not on the FDA’s list of ingredients classified as dietary fibers released this summer; however, key suppliers have recently met with the agency and agreed to conduct additional studies ...

WASHINGTON — The US Food and Drug Administration intends to propose that acacia gum, also known as gum Arabic, be included in the agency’s definition of dietary fiber. The action comes in response to ...

Purveyors of acacia gum have submitted a new petition to the FDA with additional scientific data to support their contention that it should be classified as a dietary fiber on food labels, ...

Sometimes a fiber supplement deserves a place in your wellness routine.