Glucomannan
Description
Glucomannan is a water-soluble Gum Mannan Polysaccharides composed of Glucose and Mannose.
Herbal Sources of Glucomannan
Glucomannan is a constituent of Konjac (root).
Health Benefits of Glucomannan
Digestive System
Glucomannan may suppress the Appetite by swelling to 50 - 200 times its size in the human Stomach.
Glucomannan may alleviate Colitis.
Glucomannan (3,000 - 4,000 mg per day) may alleviate Constipation. [1]
Glucomannan may alleviate Diverticulitis.
Metabolism
Glucomannan may help to normalize Blood Sugar (Glucose) levels. [2]
Glucomannan (1,000 mg taken approximately one hour prior to each meal = 3,000 mg per day) may lower total serum Cholesterol levels: [3]
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