Used as a dietary fiber supplement to support digestive health and promote regular bowel movements. Helps in weight management by increasing satiety and reducing appetite. Employed in managing blood sugar levels due to its ability to slow glucose absorption. Applied in cholesterol control by aiding in the reduction of LDL and total cholesterol. Utilized in food industry as a natural thickening and gelling agent. Found in some wound dressings for its moisture-retaining properties. Also used in herbal remedies and functional foods for its prebiotic effects.