Ingredients

Ingredients

Glucomannan

A water soluble polysaccharide, glucomannan is a dietary fiber marketed for the relief of common gastrointestinal disorders. Hemi cellulose, present in conifer and several other types of tree, has also been shown to decrease the amount of food intake in animals.

Description

As a polysaccharide, glucomannan contains long chains of simple sugars, primarily composed of mannose and glucose. Besides being present in many different dietary fiber supplements, glucomannan has also been used to promote weight-loss. The primary source of glucomannan is an Asian plant known as konjac.

Benefits

  • Used to promote gastrointestinal health and to relieve constipation
  • Can absorb up to 200 times its weight in water and is used to fool your body into believing it is full as the fiber expands during ingestion
  • Binds to certain substances, further decreasing caloric intake
  • Reduces not only cholesterol but systolic blood pressure, low-density lipoprotein, and triglycerides

Safety Notes

As with any soluble fiber there is the potential for glucomannan to bind to and reduce the absorption of essential nutrients. High doses also tend to cause diarrhea, flatulence, and/or constipation. Orovo recommends that you consult a physician before you begin taking any new health supplement blend.

Orovo Products containing Glucomannan

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