Glucomannan 575mg 180cap - Now

NOW® Glucomannan 575 mg is a Glucomannan supplement, a soluble fiber from Konjac root that slows gastric emptying, induces a feeling of satiety and reduces appetite.

– Help with weight maintenance or loss
– Help maintain normal glucose, cholesterol and triglyceride levels
– Increase the feeling of satiety by reducing appetite during meals
– Help regulate intestinal transit

Glucomannan 575mg 180cap - Now

NOW ® Glucomannan 575 mg is a supplement that acts as an adjunct in weight loss regimes since Glucomannan is a soluble fiber capable of absorbing 100 times more water than its size, converting into a gelatinous substance that allows the sensation of a full stomach, reducing the volume of food ingested per meal and prolonged satiety.

It also helps with good intestinal function as well as regulating blood sugar and cholesterol.

Hunger and appetite are controlled by a variety of internal and external stimuli. Olfactory and visual stimuli stimulate our appetite and communicate directly with the hypothalamic hunger center, which drives us to consume the food we see and/or smell. This center is also stimulated by low blood glucose levels, which indicates a cellular fuel deficit, necessitating food to replenish energy sources. However, there is a second center, the satiety center, which is controlled by gastric distension. That is, the feeling of fullness occurs after a meal, when the stomach distends due to the presence of the food bolus.

Glucomannan is a soluble fiber that makes up about 90% of the root of a plant popular in Asian countries, called Konjac. It has the ability to absorb up to 100 times more water than its volume, increasing the viscosity of foods, so a good water intake is strictly necessary. This property provides the feeling of satiety, as part of the stomach is occupied by the gelatinous substance formed by hydrated glucomannan. It also delays gastric emptying, allowing the stomach walls to distend more quickly and for longer, suppressing appetite. Therefore, it is most commonly used in weight-loss regimens, as it helps reduce appetite and the volume of food consumed per meal, constituting an adjunct solution in the treatment of obesity.

Glucose levels are also controlled by glucomannan supplementation as it reduces the absorption of carbohydrates and fats, also helping to control cholesterol levels.
This mucilage can then be useful in cases of type II diabetes or hypercholesterolemia.

Other benefits are associated with Konjac root, and it is also worth mentioning that studies show its added value for intestinal health.

Glucomannan is a prebiotic fiber, meaning it nourishes the intestinal flora, keeping it healthy and simultaneously regulating mucosal inflammation. Furthermore, its viscosity also helps regulate intestinal transit.