Gellan Gum Capsules: The Future Fiber for Enhanced Digestion & Nutrient Release*

Gellan Gum has been used for nearly half a century—and for good reason. It's a versatile polysaccharide obtained through a multi-step process involving bacterial fermentation (with the bacterium Sphingomonas elodea), purification, and drying.

Gellan Gum's unique properties (such as its ability to form gels at low concentrations and heat resistance) can make it a multi-functional additive in many products.¹

You'll likely find it in vegan milk, yogurt, ice cream, and even nootropics (and other dietary supplements). You name it.

But here's something many might not know about Gellan Gum: it's also one of the few additives with potential health benefits.*

Gellan Gum may benefit your gastrointestinal (GI) health.*

A study conducted by researchers from the Chemistry Department at the University of Edinburgh tested the effects of ingesting high levels of Gellan Gum—175 to 200 milligrams per kilogram of body weight—over 23 days.²

The study found that Gellan Gum acted as a bulking agent and influenced dietary transit time. It increased transit time in about half of the volunteers but decreased it in the other half. Plus, Gellan Gum did not significantly affect blood sugar levels, HDL cholesterol, or blood fat levels.*

Furthermore, the study concluded that Gellan Gum is unlikely to cause adverse effects even in high amounts beyond typical dietary levels.*²

Gellan gum may have prebiotic properties.*

Prebiotic? As in supporting the growth of beneficial gut bacteria? Yes.

According to a 2023 study, Gellan Gum can reach the colon largely intact. There, it's fermented by gut microbiota. This process can produce short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs)—like acetate, propionate, and butyrate—which can be beneficial for colon health.*³

Moreover—similar to other dietary fibers—Gellan Gum may also support the growth of beneficial bacteria (such as Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus species). These bacteria have been extensively researched for their role in maintaining a healthy gut microbiome and producing SCFAs.*

Promoting beneficial gut bacteria can also benefit your entire brain system.*

The head-heart-gut axis is the complex interaction between your gut microbiome, head-brain, and cardiovascular system.?

By supporting gastrointestinal (GI) health, Gellan Gum may also benefit all three brains.*

Gut-Brain axis:

• Neurotransmitter production: Beneficial gut bacteria can produce neurotransmitters (such as serotonin and dopamine), which can play important roles in mood regulation and cognitive function.*⁴
• Vagus nerve stimulation: SCFAs resulting from the fermentation process can stimulate the vagus nerve (which communicates directly with the brain and influences mood and stress responses).*⁵

Gut-Heart axis:

• Inflammatory response: A healthy gut microbiome can support the body's natural inflammatory response, with impact on many cardiovascular challenges.*⁶
• Cholesterol metabolism: Certain gut bacteria can help process cholesterol, which may support cardiovascular health by promoting balanced lipid levels.*⁷

Our 7 Advances® principles.

At HCF®, we chose Gellan Gum for our compact Size 0 capsules—and it was the obvious choice. Why? Because at HCF®, we design our capsules to play a crucial role in the optimal delivery of neuro-nutrients.

Gellan Gum HPMC capsules are not only a vegan and allergen-free alternative (so no one has to compromise on their health or ethical standards), but the unique properties of Gellan Gum make it ideal for our next-level nootropic technology.

This technology features advanced time-release microbead neuro-nutrients, meticulously crafted to support all three brains and help them function at their peak.