Agar Agar Powder – Food Grade Powder (100% Pure)
Made from Seaweed
Uses & EffectivenessÂ
Insufficient Evidence for
- Diabetes. Early research shows that taking agar gel by mouth daily while following a traditional Japanese diet for 12 weeks doesn’t improve pre-meal blood sugar levels or insulin resistance in obese people with type 2 diabetes and impaired glucose tolerance.
- Yellowing of the skin in infants (neonatal jaundice). While research is mixed, most early research shows that giving agar by mouth for 5 days doesn’t reduce bilirubin levels in infants with newborn jaundice. But when given by mouth along with light therapy, agar might increase the bilirubin-lowering effects of light therapy. It might also reduce the length of time that light therapy is needed.
- Obesity. Early research shows that taking agar gel by mouth daily while following a traditional Japanese diet for 12 weeks reduces body weight by a small amount in obese people with type 2 diabetes and impaired glucose tolerance.
- Constipation.
- Other conditions.
More evidence is needed to rate the effectiveness of agar for these uses.
When taken by mouth: Agar is POSSIBLY SAFE for most adults when taken with at least one 8-ounce glass of water. If it is not taken with enough water, agar can swell and block the esophagus or bowel. Immediate medical attention is necessary if chest pain, vomiting, or difficulty swallowing or breathing occurs after taking agar. Children: Agar is POSSIBLY SAFE when given by mouth to infants with neonatal jaundice for up to 7 days.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn’t enough reliable information to know if agar is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Bowel blockage (obstruction): Agar might make bowel obstruction worse, especially if it isn’t taken with enough water or other liquid. Get medical advice before taking agar if you have a bowel obstruction.
Trouble swallowing: Agar might swell up and block the eating tube (esophagus) if it isn’t taken with enough water or other liquid. This can be especially dangerous for someone who has trouble swallowing. Get medical advice before taking agar if you have a swallowing problem.
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