2023年7月31日 · Glucomannan is a natural, water-soluble dietary fiber extracted from the roots of the elephant yam, also known as konjac. It may be an effective weight-loss supplement. However, only when...

With its low energy density and bulking properties, glucomannan seems to promote weight loss by displacing the energy of other nutrients and producing satiety and satiation as it absorbs water and expands in the gastrointestinal tract.

2024年8月18日 · Glucomannan has been shown to aid in weight loss as well as reduce blood sugar and cholesterol. It also may help relieve constipation.

2024年1月19日 · One study specifically showed that at doses of two to four grams per day, glucomannan was well-tolerated and resulted in significant weight loss in overweight and obese individuals. For constipation, three to four grams have been shown to …

2023年11月9日 · As a low-calorie, soluble fiber, glucomannan may help you to lose weight in a variety of ways. While reducing the absorption of nutrients like fat and protein, it also expands in the stomach and delays emptying, which helps to keep you fuller for longer.

The soluble fiber, glucomannan, is often recommended for weight loss. The aim of this systematic review is to evaluate the evidence for or against the efficacy of glucomannan in body weight reduction.

Glucomannan (GM) is a soluble, fermentable, and highly viscous dietary fiber derived from the root of the elephant yam or konjac plant, which is native to Asia. Preliminary evidence suggests that GM may promote weight loss. This review summarizes studies using GM for weight loss as well as studies investigating its mechanisms of action.

Preliminary evidence suggests that glucomannan (GM), a dietary fiber, may help to promote weight loss. This review examines the mechanisms of action, safety, and efficacy of gluco-mannan for reducing weight,

2020年9月1日 · Glucomannan helps to facilitate weight reduction by transferring energy from other nutrients and producing satiety and satiation as it absorbs water and expands throughout the gastrointestinal tract (Gallaher et al., 2000; Schneeman, 1987).

We evaluated the safety and efficacy of glucomannan, a water-soluble fiber supplement, for achieving weight loss in overweight and moderately obese individuals consuming self-selected diets.