Info: Available as 180 Capsules or 227g Powder
Glucomannan is a soluble, bulk-forming fibre derived from the konjac root (Amorphophallus konjac). Clinical studies have demonstrated it can provide temporary relief of constipation, and may be able help to help ward off high cholesterol, by maintaining serum lipid levels within the healthy range among those who were within that range to begin with.
Info: Available as 180 Capsules or 227g Powder
Glucomannan is a soluble, bulk-forming fibre derived from the konjac root (Amorphophallus konjac). Clinical studies have demonstrated it can provide temporary relief of constipation, and may be able help to help ward off high cholesterol, by maintaining serum lipid levels within the healthy range among those who were within that range to begin with.
Product Notes:
Glucomannan can be an effective addition to a weight management plan that includes a healthy diet and exercise program, since it helps promote satiety (feeling full) when you ingest it, in two ways. To begin with, it increases its volume when taken with water, fooling your intestines into thinking you just downed a muffin, e.g., so you can forego the snack you might otherwise have been tempted to take. It also functions as a prebiotic dietary fibre, which some of the bacteria in your GI tract can feed on (i.e., ferment) in the absence of other food, which leads them to produce short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) as by-products of that metabolic activity, which can not only help suppress appetite by stimulating the gut hormones GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) and PYY (peptide YY), but also inhibit the process of creating new fat molecules to store (lipogenesis).
Ingredients:
Each 1/4 Teaspoon of Glucomannan Powder (Health Canada Natural Product Number: 80027259) contains:
1 g Glucomannan (from Konjac Root) (Amorphophallus konjac, K. Koch); no other ingredients.
Each Glucomannan Capsule (NPN: 80017639) contains:
575 mg Glucomannan (from Konjac Root) (Amorphophallus konjac, K. Koch)
Non-medicinal ingredients: Capsule (gelatin, water), Silica, Magnesium Stearate (vegetable source).
Contains no: sugar, salt, starch, yeast, wheat, gluten, corn, soy, milk, egg, shellfish or preservatives.
Suggested Usage:
Capsules: Adults: Take 3 capsules, 2 to 3 times daily with at least 8 ounces of water, 30 to 45 minutes before meals. Do not take immediately before going to bed. For use beyond 4 weeks consult a healthcare practitioner.
Powder: Adults: Take 1/4 teaspoon (1g) 3 times daily. For each gram of glucomannan, mix with at least 240 ml / 8 ounces of liquid (e.g. water, milk, fruit juice). Stir briskly and drink immediately. Take it 30 to 60 minutes before meals, and 2 hours before or after taking other medications. Do not take immediately before bedtime. Consult a healthcare practitioner for use beyond 8 weeks. Store in a cool, dry place.
Warnings:
Taking Glucomannan with insufficient liquid may result in choking and/or blockage of the throat, esophagus or intestine. Do not use this product if you have difficulty swallowing.
Consult a healthcare practitioner prior to use if you have diabetes, and/or are pregnant or breastfeeding.
If you experience chest pain, vomiting, or difficulty in breathing after taking this product, seek immediate medical attention.
Supporting Science:
Arvill A, Bodin L. “Effect of short-term ingestion of konjac glucomannan on serum cholesterol in healthy men.” American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 1995.
Cerdó, Tomás et al. “The Role of Probiotics and Prebiotics in the Prevention and Treatment of Obesity.” Nutrients, 2019.
Chen HL, et al. “Konjac supplement alleviated hypercholesterolemia and hyperglycemia in type 2 diabetic subjects--a randomized double-blind trial.” Journal of the American College of Nutrition, 2003.
Chua M, et al. “Traditional uses and potential health benefits of Amorphophallus konjac K. Koch ex. N.E.Br.” Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2010.
Lange, Oliwia et al. “Short-Chain Fatty Acids-A Product of the Microbiome and Its Participation in Two-Way Communication on the Microbiome-Host Mammal Line.” Current Obesity Reports, 2023.
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