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Glucomannan – Health Information Library - PeaceHealth
2015年5月24日 · Glucomannan is a viscous soluble fiber from konjac root that has demonstrated multiple positive effects on metabolic health, including lowering cholesterol, triglyceride, and blood glucose levels. Studies examining its possible role as …
Fiber for Weight Control – Health Information Library - PeaceHealth
2015年6月1日 · Soluble fiber is found primarily in fruit, beans, and oats, but it is also available separately as pectin, oat bran, and glucomannan. Two sources of soluble fiber—pectin (found in fruit) and oat bran (a component of oatmeal also available by itself)—have been reported to interact with lovastatin.
Constipation (Holistic) – Health Information Library - PeaceHealth
2015年6月8日 · Glucomannan is a water-soluble dietary fiber that is derived from konjac root. Like other sources of fiber , such as psyllium and fenugreek , glucomannan is considered a bulk-forming laxative. A preliminary trial and several double-blind trials have found glucomannan to be an effective treatment for constipation.
Type 1 Diabetes (Holistic) – Health Information Library - PeaceHealth
2015年6月8日 · Glucomannan is a water-soluble dietary fiber derived from konjac root (Amorphophallus konjac). Glucomannan delays stomach emptying, leading to a more gradual rise in glucose levels after eating carbohydrates. This could result in reduced need for insulin after meals in people with type 1 diabetes.
Hypoglycemia (Holistic) – Health Information Library - PeaceHealth
2015年6月2日 · Glucomannan is a water-soluble dietary fiber that is derived from konjac root (Amorphophallus konjac). In a preliminary trial, addition of either 2.6 or 5.2 grams of glucomannan to a meal prevented hypoglycemia in adults with previous stomach surgery.
Diverticular Disease (Holistic) – Health Information Library
2015年6月1日 · Glucomannan is a water-soluble dietary fiber that is derived from konjac root (Amorphophallus konjac). A preliminary clinical trial found that approximately one-third to one half of people with diverticular disease had reduced symptoms of …
Lovastatin – Health Information Library - PeaceHealth
Soluble fiber is found primarily in fruit, beans, and oats, but it is also available separately as pectin, oat bran, and glucomannan. Two sources of soluble fiber—pectin (found in fruit) and oat bran (a component of oatmeal also available by itself)—have been reported to …
Metabolic Syndrome (Holistic) – Health Information Library
2015年6月8日 · Glucomannan, a type of water-soluble dietary fiber from the root of the konjac plant, may reduce risk factors in people with metabolic syndrome. A double-blind trial found that 8–13 grams per day of glucomannan improved cholesterol levels and blood glucose control in people with metabolic syndrome.
Weight Loss and Obesity (Holistic) - PeaceHealth
2015年6月8日 · Glucomannan is a viscous soluble fiber from konjac root that has demonstrated multiple positive effects on metabolic health, including lowering cholesterol, triglyceride, and blood glucose levels. Studies examining its possible role as …
Type 2 Diabetes (Holistic) – Health Information Library - PeaceHealth
2015年6月8日 · Glucomannan is a water-soluble dietary fiber derived from konjac root (Amorphophallus konjac) that delays stomach emptying, leading to a more gradual carbohydrate digestion and glucose absorption. Supplementing with glucomannan before eating has been shown reduce the post-meal elevation of blood glucose levels and long-term supplementation …