Glucomannan is a soluble fiber extracted from the root of the konjac plant. It can be used to help lose fat by suppressing your appetite. The dose you should take approx 4 grams per day by taking 1 to 2g of glucomannan 30 minutes before each meal with at least 8oz of water, it will help you eat less and stay fuller longer because the glucomannan forms a gel when mixed with water. Glucomannan can hold up to 50 times its weight of water, so it is very important to drink a lot of water because if the capsule is in your throat when the glucomannan begins to swell into a gel it can cause a choking hazard.
Chronic use of glucomannan in the dietary treatment of severe obesity https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1313163/
Glucomannan and obesity: a critical review https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16320857/
Glucomannan is a prebiotic that feeds the “good” bacteria in the intestines. It also works by building bulk in the intestines which helps relieve constipation. The glucomannan passes through the stomach undigested because the human body does not break it down completely, then once prebiotic reaches the large intestine it feeds the good bacteria.
Konjac acts as a natural laxative by increasing stool bulk and improving colonic ecology in healthy adults https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17027233/
Glucomannan slows the absorption of sugar and cholesterol from the gut. Helps to control sugar levels by more gradual absorbing sugar and lower blood sugar levels after meals. Helps reduce cholesterol level to decrease absorption of cholesterol in the gut by sponging up water in the digestive tract, which reduces the absorption of cholesterol by the body.
Glucomannan can be taken as capsules, also available in powder form can be added to smoothies since it is tasteless. Glucomannan flour is available as well it can be used instead of cornstarch as a thickening agent. Glucomannan pasta noodles are also available.
See links below:
Glucomannan 665mg Veggie Capsules (180ct): https://amzn.to/2URhNfG
Glucomannan 575mg Veggie capsules (180ct): https://amzn.to/33dRMM2
Organic Glucomannan Powder (10oz): https://amzn.to/2J5Uc8e
Glucomannan Powder (16oz): https://amzn.to/2J9plYo
Glucomannan Skinny Pasta (10oz): https://amzn.to/35V7Zrp