Graded against 173,636 supplements + 177 published clinical interactions, sourced from PubMed, FDA CAERS, openFDA, NIH DSLD
Carob
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AVELOR SUMMARY
Carob pod extract contains pinitol and polyphenols. Used as: chocolate substitute (caffeine/theobromine-free), anti-diarrheal (carob flour thickens stool), and cholesterol-reducer (carob fiber reduced LDL by 13% in a small study). Contains locust bean gum (thickening agent). Limited clinical data beyond traditional GI use. Safe for children.
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*Last updated: 2026-04-06*
Independently graded against 173,636 indexed supplements with 177 published clinical interactions, sourced from PubMed, FDA CAERS, openFDA, and NIH DSLD | Last updated:
Not medical advice. Based on published clinical research and systematic reviews.