SOLD AS: Capsules.
WEIGHT LOSS PILL TYPE: Laxative, Appetite suppressant. Glucomannan is extracted from the konnyaku root, which is in the yam family. It is a high-fiber, calorie-free substance that is also a good source of beta-carotene, thiamin, and minerals.. Glucomannan is also known as devil’s tongue and voodoo lily.
BACKGROUND/RESEARCH: Couple of research studies on glucomannan for weight reduction are already done; every one of them have included fifty subjects or less and have not been double-blind. In 1984, twenty obese patients got glucomannan before each meal for 8 weeks and did not modify their ingesting or exercise habits. After 8 weeks the mean fat loss was 5.5 pounds, and cholesterol levels had decreased substantially. Subjects in a 1989 study had more desirable results: after 8 weeks they lost typically 8.14 pounds. Severely obese patients in Italy who taken part in a 3-month study in 1992 documented that glucomannan was efficient and well tolerated. In one more Italian study, a team of obese children had positive weight-loss and a drop in their blood choleseterol levels also.
Glucomannan may also combat certain cancers in addition to keep heart attack and stroke in those who have diabetes. Some researchers declare glucomannan has these advantages since it puts a stop to the formation of plaque in the blood.
WHAT IS IT SUPPOSED TO DO: The Japanese have long thought that glucomannan gets rid of poisons from the body over the intestinal tract. For hundreds of years; Asian women have reported that glucomannan has helped them stay slimmer. Glucomannan reportedly swells up to 50 times its volume when taken with a large (at least 8 ounces) glass of water, however some producers claim a 200-times increase in volume. The glucomannan then forms an insoluble gum in the stomach, which results in a feeling of fullness. Glucomartnan reduces fat content in the blood and alleviates constipation.
HOW TO TAKE IT: A typical dosage is 2 to 3 capsules with 8 ounces of water about 20 minutes before meals. Capsules typically are between 450 and 665 mg.
SIDE EFFECTS: Glucomannan reduces the body’s ability to absorb vitamin E and several other nutrients.
PRECAUTIONS: While taking glucomannan, ask your doctor to monitor your nutritional status because glucomannan binds with some nutrients and reduces their absorption. Experts recommend taking a multivitamin-mineral supplement while taking glucomannan.
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