Glucomannan 575mg 180caps - Now

Glucomannan 575mg 180caps - Now

NOW® Glucomannan 575 mg is a supplement that acts as an adjunct in weight loss regimens, as Glucomannan is a soluble fiber capable of absorbing 100 times its weight in water, turning into a gelatinous substance that allows for a feeling of a full stomach, reducing the volume of food consumed per meal and providing prolonged satiety.

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

Hunger and appetite are controlled by various internal and external stimuli. Olfactory and visual stimuli open 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 when there are low blood glucose levels, as it means there is a cellular fuel deficit, requiring food intake to recover energy sources. However, there is a second center, the satiety center, which is controlled by gastric distension; that is, the feeling of satiety occurs after a meal in which 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 very popular plant in Asian countries called Konjac. It has the ability to absorb up to 100 times its volume in water, increasing the viscosity of food, so a good water intake is strictly necessary. It is this property that allows for the feeling of satiety, as part of the stomach becomes occupied by the gelatinous substance formed by the hydrated glucomannan. There is also a delay in gastric emptying, which allows the stomach walls to distend more quickly and for longer, inhibiting appetite. Thus, its greatest use is in weight loss regimens, as it helps reduce appetite and the volume of food consumed per meal, acting as an adjunct solution in the treatment of obesity.

Glucose levels are also controlled by glucomannan supplementation because it reduces the absorption of carbohydrates as well as fats, also helping to control cholesterol levels.
This mucilage can therefore be useful in cases of Type II Diabetes or hypercholesterolemia.

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

Glucomannan is a prebiotic fiber, meaning it feeds the intestinal flora, keeping it healthy while at the same time regulating mucosal inflammation. Furthermore, its viscosity also allows it to regulate intestinal transit.

Package contains 180 vegetable capsules