| Used for | Amount | Why |
|---|---|---|
Constipation | 3 to 4 grams daily in water, followed by a second glass of water |  [3 stars] Glucomannan is a water-soluble dietary fiber that has shown to be effective as a bulk-forming laxative. |
High Cholesterol | 4 to 13 grams daily | [3 stars] Glucomannan is a water-soluble dietary fiber that has been shown to significantly reduce total blood cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and triglycerides, and to raise HDL cholesterol. |
Insulin Resistance Syndrome | 8 to 13 grams daily | [3 stars] Taking a glucomannan fiber supplement may improve blood cholesterol and blood sugar. |
Type 2 Diabetes | 500 to 700 mg per 100 calories in the diet | [3 stars] Glucomannan delays stomach emptying, leading to more gradual sugar absorption and lower blood sugar levels after meals. |
Childhood Obesity | 2 to 3 grams daily |  [2 stars] Glucomannan, a type of fiber, dilutes calories, slows down the eating process, and may make people feel more full despite eating fewer calories. |
Obesity | Adults: 3 to 4 grams daily; adolescents: 2 to 3 grams daily | [2 stars] Supplementing with glucomannan, a bulking agent, has promoted weight loss in overweight adults. |
Diverticular Disease | Refer to label instructions |  [1 star] Glucomannan is a water-soluble dietary fiber. One study found that people with diverticular disease had reduced symptoms after taking glucommanan. |
Hypoglycemia | Refer to label instructions | [1 star] Glucomannan is a water-soluble dietary fiber. In one trial, adding glucomannan to a meal prevented hypoglycemia in adults with previous stomach surgery. |
Type 1 Diabetes | Refer to label instructions | [1 star] Glucomannan delays stomach emptying, leading to more gradual sugar absorption and possibly lowering insulin requirements for people with type 1 diabetes. |
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