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Other Names: Amorphophallus konjac, Amorphophallus rivieri, Glucomanano, Glucomannane, Konjac, Konjac Mannan

Glucomannan is a substance extracted from the root of the konjac (a plant native to Asia). Glucomannan is rich in soluble fiber, the type of dietary fiber that attracts water and turns to gel during digestion. Long used in traditional Chinese medicine, glucomannan is now sold as a dietary supplement and weight loss aid.<br>See also : [[PGX]]

==The benefits of Glucomannan are==

Glucomannan has a long history of use as a detox aid and treatment for asthma, cough, and skin disorders. Today, many proponents claim that glucomannan can help with the following conditions:

*allergies

*constipation : Glucomannan may help treat childhood constipation, according to a 2004 study published in Pediatrics. The study involved 46 chronically constipated children, each of whom was treated with either glucomannan or a placebo for four weeks. Among the 31 children who completed the study, researchers found that glucomannan was more effective in alleviating constipation. Glucomannan also appeared to reduce abdominal pain.