Glucomannan
- What other names is Glucomannan known by?
- What is Glucomannan?
- How does Glucomannan work?
- Are there safety concerns?
- Are there any interactions with medications?
- Dosing considerations for Glucomannan.
What other names is Glucomannan known by?
Amorphophallus konjac, Amorphophallus rivieri, Glucomanano, Glucomannane, Konjac, Konjac Mannan.What is Glucomannan?
Glucomannan is a sugar made from the root of the konjac plant (Amorphophallus konjac).Possibly Effective for...
- Reducing cholesterol levels in people with diabetes.
- Helping control type 2 diabetes.
Insufficient Evidence to Rate Effectiveness for...
- Constipation, weight loss, and high cholesterol when used with chitosan.
Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database rates effectiveness based on scientific evidence according to the following scale: Effective, Likely Effective, Possibly Effective, Possibly Ineffective, Likely Ineffective, and Insufficient Evidence to Rate (detailed description of each of the ratings).
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