THE BIG DEAL ABOUT Glucomannan (Konjac) Powder

Weight Loss
Glucomannan is a soluble fiber that absorbs several times its weight in water and forms a gel in the stomach, giving a feeling of fullness, slowing gastric emptying and slowing the digestion of fats.
Allergy Relief
In mice, glucomannan powder inhibited the development of atopic dermatitis and overproduction of substance P and proinflammatory cytokines. It also inhibited overproduction of IgE, the immunoglobulin that causes most of the body's allergic reactions.
Lung Cancer Prevention
Studies in mice indicate that glucomannan powder may have a strong inhibitory effect on lung tumors.
Hyperthyroidism Treatment
Researchers have been studying the effects of glucomannan on thyroid hormone levels in patients with hyperthyroidism. Results have been positive so far and glucomannan may be a good complement to standard hyperthyroid treatments.
Lower Cholesterol
In one study of 63 healthy men, consumption of glucomannan powder significantly reduced total cholesterol, LDL ("bad") cholesterol, and triglycerides, while HDL ("good") cholesterol was not lowered.
Blood Pressure
In the same study of 63 men, the mens' systolic blood pressure decreased by an average of 2.5%.
Constipation Relief Glucomannan decreases fecal transit time and provides very good constipation relief thanks to its soluble fiber. The gel that forms in the stomach aids digestion and elimination as well. Help for Type 2 Diabetes
Glucomannan keeps fasting blood glucose levels stable. In one study, diabetic patients were given glucomannan for 90 days and their fasting glucose levels fell by an average of 29%.
Anti-Aging Benefits
In one study, researchers found that feeding rats glucomannan meal for 18 months delayed cell aging, arteriosclerosis, and brain deterioration.
Healthier Meals
It can increase the volume of recipes and be used as a healthy thickener, which allows you to create lower-fat, lower-calories meals and desserts that are good for your overall health.

Glucomannan (Konjac) Powder

Botanical name:  Amorphallus konjac

Origin:  China

Therapeutic actions:  Hypoglycemic; Laxative.
Drug interactions:  No known interactions.
Description:  Konjac is a water-soluble dietary fiber that is derived from the Konjac root. The fresh Konjac tuber contains an average of 13% dry matter, 70% Konjac and the remaining 30% is starch. Historically, it has been used in traditional Asian foods such as noodles, tofu and other food products.

Internal uses: By expanding in the stomach, it can be useful for people trying to lose weight. When Konjac is placed in water, it can swell up to 17 times its original volume. Several studies have suggested that it may help obesity, lower triglyceride and cholesterol levels, blood sugar levels and high blood pressure.

Ingredients

Glucomannan (Konjac) Root Powder

Instructions

Drink it with water - Three times daily before each meal, briskly stir one level teaspoon of Glucomannan powder in 8 ounces of water. Drink immediatly before it begins to gel. Use it as thickener - Glucomannan (Konjac) flour can be used as a thickening agent in food application. When using Glucomannan (Konjac) powder for thickening, always mix it with a small amount of liquid (cold water, stock, wine, etc.) till smooth, then add this mixture to the food that you want thickened. If you add Glucomannan (Konjac) powder directly to your food you will end up with a lumpy mess. Glucomannan (Konjac) powder doesn't thicken very much when mixed with cold water, but quickly thickens when it's heated. This is why you don't add dry Glucomannan (Konjac) powder directly to hot liquids. It will seize and immediately turn into lumps because the Glucomannan (Konjac) powder that contacts the water so quickly and fully absorbs the liquid before the adjacent Glucomannan (Konjac) powder can.
Glucomannan (Konjac) powder has about ten times the thickening power of cornstarch.
Suggested dosage:  3—4 grams daily for a laxative, 4—13 grams to lower cholesterol.

Warnings

Warning: Do not use if you are allergic to shellfish. Use only as directed. Keep out of reach of children.
Side Effects: Besides intestinal distress from overuse, there have been no documented side effects from Glucomannan (Konjac) use.

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