Can Glucomannan Konjac Extract really help control your appetite and over-eating?
"You can't say on your diet and do what you need to do if you are hungry all the time," Mehmet Oz, M.D., said on a recent episode of The Dr. Oz Show.
What is konjac root? (Amorphophallus Konjac)
Konjac
root is the plant which glucomannan or konjac extract comes from. It is
a plant in native to warm subtropical to tropical eastern Asia, from
Japan and China south Indonesia. Konjac is grown for its large starchy
corms and is used to make flour and gelatin. Konjac has almost no
calories, but is very high in a soluble fiber known as Glucomannan.
What is glucomannan konjac extract used for?
Glucomannan konjac extract is used for constipation, weight loss, type 2 diabetes, blood sugar control, and lowering cholesterol.
What is glucomannan or konjac extract? How does glucomannan konjac extract work for weight loss?
Glucomannan or also known as konjac extract is a soluble fiber that can absorb up to 200 times its
weight in water, and is therefore frequently used to encourage weight
loss.
How does glucomannan konjac extract suppress your appetite?
Konjac extract is high in soluble fiber which helps you feel fuller longer so you do not over eat.
Does glucomannan konjac extract have any side effects? What are the side effects with glucomannan konjac extract ?
Esophageal and gastrointestinal obstructions have been reported after
taking excessive amount of Konjac root. Konjac root may reduce the
amount of nutrients your body absorbs from
food, so be sure to take multivitamin while taking Konjac root
regularly. Always discuss with your doctor before taking this of any
other dietary supplement.
What is the dosage of glucomannan konjac extract for weight loss? What is the dosage for glucomannan konjac extract to suppress appetite?
Dr Oz recommends taking 1 gram of Konjac Root an hour before a meal and you will feel fuller longer!
Can I take glucomannan konjac extract if pregnant or breastfeeding? Can I take glucomannan konjac extract if I am nursing?
It is not recommended that you take this or any dietary supplement while pregnant or breastfeeding.
