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Safe Effective and more that Weight Loss: Glucomannan
April 20, 2008 |
Glucomannan is More than a safe weight loss ingredient
Glucomannan is a fermentable, soluble and highly viscous dietary fiber, which is a derivative from the root of the konjac plant, native to Asia. Initial data suggests that glucomannan may encourage weight loss. This study enlightens studies using Glucomannan for weight loss besides studies inspecting its mechanism of action. When administered doses of 2-4 g per day, Glucomannan was well tolerated and resulted in noteworthy weight loss in obese and overweight persons. There is some proof that glucomannan offers its favorable effects by promoting satiety and fecal energy loss. Additionally, glucomannan has been shown to improve lipid and lipoprotein parameters and glycemic index. Further study of efficacy, safety and mechanism of action is needed to determine whether GM can help to decrease the high prevalence of overweight and obesity in the United States [4].
There are clinical evidences that suggest glucomannan may play a positive role in reducing weight [1]. Glucomannan is basically a soluble fiber. After ingestion, it absorbs water from our intestinal tract and becomes a viscous gel-like mass. It then triggers the nerves present in the walls of GI system to send a signal to the satiety center present in the thalamus of our central nervous system. Therefore, the person has a false impression of satiety.
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