. . "Xanthan gum is a highly efficient laxative, according to a study that fed 15g/day for 10 days to 18 normal volunteers.[12] Some people react to much smaller amounts of xanthan gum with symptoms of intestinal bloating and diarrhea.[5] There are many substitutes for xanthan gum when used for baking such as guar gum and locust bean gum." . .