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Other Names: Amorphophallus konjac, Amorphophallus rivieri, Glucomanano, Glucomannane, Konjac, Konjac MannanGlucomannan 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]]

*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.

*high cholesterol*In addition: Glucomannan may help keep cholesterol in check, glucomannan is purported to promote weight loss and slow suggests a 2008 report published in the aging process. Some proponents suggest that glucomannan can also improve thyroid health and even fight some forms American Journal of cancer (such as lung cancer)Clinical Nutrition. Benefits of Glucomannan Although research After analyzing 14 clinical trials on the health effects of glucomannan is somewhat limited, several studies suggest the report's authors concluded that glucomannan may offer certain health benefitslower total cholesterol and LDL ("bad") cholesterol. Here's a look at some key findings from the available research on glucomannan: 1) Glucomannan and Weight Loss In a research review published in Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine in 2005addition, scientists found that taking glucomannan in doses of two appeared to four grams per day may result in significant reduce body weight loss among overweight and obese individuals. According to the review's authors, glucomannan may help promote weight loss by increasing satiety cut levels of triglycerides (the feeling of fullness after eatingharmful blood fats). While glucomannan shows promise as a weight loss aidHowever, the reviewreport's authors note that more research is needed glucomannan does not seem to determine the safety and efficacy of taking glucomannan for weight lossaffect HDL ("good") cholesterol or blood pressure. 2) Glucomannan and Cholesterol Glucomannan may help keep cholesterol in check, suggests a 2008 report published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. After analyzing 14 clinical trials on glucomannan, the report's authors concluded that glucomannan may lower total cholesterol and LDL ("bad") cholesterol. In addition, glucomannan appeared to reduce body weight and cut levels of triglycerides (harmful blood fats). However, the report's authors note that glucomannan does not seem to affect HDL ("good") cholesterol or blood pressure. 3) Glucomannan and Constipation Glucomannan may help treat childhood constipation, according to * weight loss : In a 2004 study research review published in Pediatrics. The study involved 46 chronically constipated childrenAlternative Therapies in Health and Medicine in 2005, each of whom was treated with either glucomannan or a placebo for four weeks. Among the 31 children who completed the study, researchers scientists found that taking glucomannan was more effective in alleviating constipation. Glucomannan also appeared doses of two to reduce abdominal pain. 4) Glucomannan four grams per day may result in significant weight loss among overweight and Rheumatoid Arthritis Glucomannan obese individuals. According to the review's authors, glucomannan may help manage rheumatoid arthritis, according to preliminary research published in Neuro Endocrinology Letterspromote weight loss by increasing satiety (the feeling of fullness after eating). In tests on ratsWhile glucomannan shows promise as a weight loss aid, the review's authors of a 2008 study found note that certain antioxidants more research is needed to determine the safety and anti-inflammatory compounds available in efficacy of taking glucomannan may be beneficial in for weight loss. * slow the treatment of rheumatoid arthritisaging process.   Where to Find Glucomannan Widely available for purchase online, * Some proponents suggest that glucomannan powder, capsules, can also improve thyroid health and tablets are sold in many natural-food stores and in stores specializing in dietary supplementseven fight some forms of cancer (such as lung cancer).