Glucomannan
Glucomannan is a water-soluble fiber derived from konjac root, or elephant yam root. It has been used in Asia for thousands of years in traditional foods like noodles, tofu, and gelled food products. Glucomannan acts as a thickening agent in food.
Due to its fibrous properties, is also used as a supplement for weight loss as well as constipation. It absorbs water in the body, which makes you feel fuller and helps food process through the digestive tract more rapidly. Some research suggests that it can help lower blood sugar levels as well as LDL (bad) cholesterol.
The Benefits
- Special diets: Elimination Diet, Gluten-Free Diet, Gluten-Free/Dairy-Free Diet, Grain-Free Diet, Low Acid Diet, Low FODMAP Diet, Low Histamine Diet, Low Oxalate Diet, Low Starch Diet, Paleo Diet (Light), Paleo Diet (Strict), Pescetarian Diet, Primal Diet, Vegetarian Diet
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- Preferences: No Fish, No Red Meat, No Pork, No Eggs, No Shellfish, No Gluten, No Nuts, No Seeds, No Soy, No Dairy, No Poultry, No Corn, No Yeast, No Peanuts, No Grains, No Molds, No Legumes, No Nightshade, No Citrus, No Coconut, No Pseudograins, Low Carbohydrate, Low Cholesterol, Low Fat, Low Sodium, Low Sugars, Low Saturated Fat
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