- Ingredient Name:Glucomannan
- Functions:Supplement, Fiber Source, Supplement, Fiber Source
- Features:Anti-Inflammatory, Antioxidant Properties, Reduction in Cholesterol
Herb Nutritionals Glucomannan as a dietary fiber, according to Wikipedia, is a water-soluble polysaccharide extracted from konjac root used for centuries in traditional Asian cooking. Due to its swelling properties, glucomannan is often used as a food additive. Dr. Oz praised it’s one of the best ways to control your hunger, “the best appetite suppressant,” and “nature’s skinny sponge.” Glucomannan has many other names, such as the broom of the intestines, konjac root, Amorphophallus Konjac, Glucomannan Powder, Konjac Root Fiber,etc.