Βιοαγρός Organic Konjac Glucomannan powder 100gr - Organic glucomannan powder

Organic glucomannan (konjac) powder *
Energy:
331 kJ / 79 kcal
Fat:
0.22g
Saturated:
-
Carbohydrates:
0.2g
Sugars:
-
Edible Fibers:
65.4g
Proteins:
3.4g
Salt

WHAT IS GLUCOMANNANE
Glucomannan is a 100% plant ingredient and comes from the Konjac mannan plant. Konjac glucomannan (glucomannan) is a rich source of soluble fiber and a polysaccharide from the roots of the konjac plant (Amorphophallus Konjac), which grows in Japan, China and Indochina. It has been used for centuries by the natives of China and Japan in the creation of pasta (shirataki, noodles), tofu, cookies and other products or it is used in raw form. It is available as a dietary supplement in the form of a capsule and the time of use is a maximum of 10 days a month as a form of detoxification.
The structure of glucomannan consists of D-glucose, D-mannose joined by β-1,4 glycosidic bonds, which are not cleaved by saliva and pancreatic amylase, thus allowing glucomannan to reach unchanged in the large intestine and be assimilated by the bacteria that colonize there.

HOW IT HELPS SLIMMING
Glucomannan creates a pleasant feeling of satiety, as it has the ability to absorb an amount of water almost 100-200 times more than its weight. In this way, the ingredient coming in contact with the gastric juices creates a gel-like mass (i.e. in gelatinous form) with low fluidity, which occupies a large portion of the stomach, giving a feeling of fullness so that smaller amounts are required to be consumed. food. This mechanism helps to further reduce the desire for food and consequently the reduced calorie intake from food, always in the context of a low calorie diet.

DEFINITIVE SUCCESS IN SLIMMING ACCORDING TO STUDIES
- Studies have shown that glucomannan can help with the feeling of satiety for longer, thus helping to reduce the size of portions at the next meal, to resist wrinkles and to avoid intermediate snacks, giving the feeling of satiety for longer.
- A study in overweight adults showed an average weight loss of 2.5 kg after a daily intake of 1 g (2 capsules of 500 mg) glucomannan with a glass of water, 3 times daily before each meal, for 8 weeks.
- The European Food Safety Commission (EFSA), according to the results of numerous studies, has approved glucomannan as an ingredient that contributes to weight loss in the context of a reduced calorie diet.

ITS OTHER HEALTH BENEFITS
Scientific data show that glucomannan can promote in addition to weight loss and lower cholesterol and there is also evidence that there is a positive effect of glucomannan in cases of diabetes.

- Lowers cholesterol
The results of a clinical study showed that a daily intake of 3.9 g of glucomannan for 4 weeks helps to reduce total cholesterol by 10%, as well as LDL, triglycerides and systolic blood pressure. As a soluble fiber, glucomannan appears to inhibit the active transport of cholesterol to the jejunum and the absorption of bile acids into the ileum, improving plasma low-density lipoprotein (LDL) levels as well as apolipoprotein levels.

- Helps with hypoglycemia
Glucomannan, as a water-soluble fiber, is associated with low glucose levels. Studies have shown that glucomannan intake has a remarkable effect on reducing postprandial glycemia compared to other low-viscosity fiber (viscosity means the flow of a liquid, the thicker it is, the higher the viscosity). Several studies show the positive effect of glucomannan on glucose metabolism.

HOW YOU SHOULD CONSUME IT
It is recommended to consume at least 3 g of glucomannan daily, in three doses of 1 g each, along with 2 glasses of water before each meal. At doses of 2-4gr per day, glucomannan was well tolerated and led to significant weight loss in overweight and obese individuals. While according to other studies, the daily intake of 4g of glucomannan helps maintain normal blood cholesterol levels.

Source: http://www.tlife.gr/.../fitness-glykomannani.../0-82909

100gr.