Glucomannan Konjac & Chromium Complex | High Dietary Fibre | Suppresses Appetite and Promotes Weight Loss | 90 Capsules

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However, in a study of 72 children, this fiber was not more effective than the placebo in treating constipation [ 21]. Insufficient Evidence For Bile acids are made from cholesterol. Glucomannan binds to bile acids and helps remove them from the body. As a result, the body has to convert more cholesterol into bile acids, lowering cholesterol levels [ 5]. Glucomannan is extracted from the tuber or root of the konjac plant, otherwise known as elephant yam 1,2. It is completely natural, plant-based and can be used as a fibre supplement. What does Glucomannan do? Glucomannan konjac is a hydrocolloid 2, which means it turns into a gel in the presence of water. This gel coats the gut and bowel with a protective, defensive covering 2. The fact that it absorbs water in the gut also allows it to bulk up the gut and promote a feeling of fullness 1,2. It also helps to delay stomach emptying and aid peristalsis in the gut 2. That’s the action of the muscles that coat our digestive systems from oesophagus to the anus, which helps the food we eat go through the digestive process. Glucomannan helps to clear the stomach, making sure nothing is left behind, and helps to rid the body of toxins 2.

Lyon MR, Reichert RG. The effect of a novel viscous polysaccharide along with lifestyle changes on short-term weight loss and associated risk factors in overweight and obese adults: an observational retrospective clinical program analysis. Altern Med Rev 2010;15(1):68-75. View abstract. In multiple clinical studies, glucomannan supplementation increased weight loss compared to a placebo [ 22, 23, 24, 25, 26]. Glucomannan might work in the stomach and intestines by absorbing water to form a bulky fiber which treats constipation. It may also slow the absorption of sugar and cholesterol from the gut, helping to control sugar levels in diabetes, and reducing cholesterol levels. Uses Venter, C. S., Kruger, H. S., Vorster, H. H., Serfontein, W. J., Ubbink, J. B., and De Villiers, L. S. The effects of the dietary fibre component konjac-glucomannan on serum cholesterol levels of hypercholesterolemic subjects. Hum Nut:Food Serv Nutr 1987;41F:55-61.

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Glucomannan is one of many types of appetite suppressants that burst onto the market with big claims about helping to aid weight loss in the context of a energy restricted diet. Love love love this porridge!! So tasty and filling. I'm using this as part of the Slim Extreme Plan and I am so impressed by the flavours.” Like with any fibre in your diet, glucomannan will help you feel more full after eating but scientifically its capacity to hold water is what really does a lot of the work. Glucomannan supplements are generally considered safe if taken as prescribed but are intended only for short-term use only. Little is known about their long-term safety. Because glucomannan can absorb 50 times its weight in water, it is important that you take it with no less than 8 ounces of water.

Keithley JK, Swanson B, Mikolaitis SL, et al. Safety and efficacy of glucomannan for weight loss in overweight and moderately obese adults. J Obes 2013;2013:610908. View abstract. There is no safe and effective dose of glucomannan for any health purpose because no sufficiently powered study has been conducted to determine one. That being said, clinical studies have found benefits associated with certain doses.There are no guidelines directing the appropriate use of glucomannan supplements. Depending on the aims of treatment, dosages of up to 9 grams (9,000 milligrams) per day, divided into three to four doses, are considered safe. Always be sure to take each dose with at least 8 ounces (250 milliliters) of water.

Han Y, Zhang L, Liu XQ, Zhao ZJ, Lv LX. Effect of glucomannan on functional constipation in children: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. Asia Pac J Clin Nutr 2017;26(3):471-7. View abstract. Mirzababaei A, Zandkarimi R, Moradi S, et al. The effect of Glucomannan on fasting and postprandial blood glucose in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. J Diabetes Metab Disord 2022;21(1):1055-1063. View abstract. Konjac acts as a natural laxative by increasing stool bulk and improving colonic ecology in healthy adults. Supplementation of konjac glucomannan into a low-fiber Chinese diet promoted bowel movement and improved colonic ecology in constipated adults: a placebo-controlled, diet-controlled trial. Glucomannan is also alkaline meaning it can help to balance the acid/alkaline ratio in the body, something that may benefit those who eat an acidic diet with a lot of meat 2. What is the function of Glucomannan supplements?

Glucomannan, also known as konjac, comes from the tubers of the amorphophallus konjac, a plant native to south-east Asia. Costello RB, Dwyer JT, Bailey RL. Chromium supplements for glycemic control in type 2 diabetes: limited evidence of effectiveness. Nutr Rev. 2016;74(7):455-468. doi:10.1093/nutrit/nuw011 Nakajima, N., Ishihara, K., and Matsuura, Y. Dietary-fiber-degrading enzymes from a human intestinal Clostridium and their application to oligosaccharide production from nonstarchy polysaccharides using immobilized cells. Appl.Microbiol.Biotechnol. 2002;59(2-3):182-189. View abstract.