Glucomannan

=Other Names= Konjac Root, konjac mannan, konjac flour, konnyaku, shirataki, Amorphophallus Konjac tuber

=Generalities= Glucomannan is a lot more effective than psyllium, as it increases 17 times in volume when absorbed with water.

=Properties= -Regulates intestinal transit -Lowers blood lipid levels -Better control of glycemia -Stops hunger (w/ high water intake)

=Indications= -Hypercholesterolemia -Constipation -Dysglycemia -Weight Loss

=Contraindications= -Occlusion of the digestive tube

=Precautions and Side Effects= -Start w/ small doses then gradually increase to avoid gas, bloating, mild diarrhea or the feeling of having a full stomach

=Sources= Konjac root from Asia

=Therapeutic Dose= 1-3g. before each meal. 3-9g./day