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Sunday, February 7th, 2010

Requirements/Sources
Several small controlled studies have found glucomannan to be effective for improving the cholesterol profile. 1-7,37 Glucomannan appears to reduce LDL (“terrible”) cholesterol and, according to some studies, increase HDL (“excellent”) cholesterol.

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Glucomannan has the highest molecular weight and strongest viscosity among any dietary fiber known to science. ... Glucomannan can absorb up to 200 times its weight in water. ...
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Like other forms of dietary fiber, glucomannan is considered a "bulk-forming laxative." Glucomannan promotes a larger, bulkier stool that ...
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Glucomannan: Definition from Answers.com
glucomannan ( ¦glükō¦manən ) ( biochemistry ) A polysaccharide composed of D -glucose and D -mannose; a prominent component of
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Herbal Extracts Plus manufactures Glucomannan herbal supplements as well as over 400 other herbal extracts and related products.
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Glucomannan is a dietary fiber derived from the tubers of Amorphophallus konjac. ... Glucomannan offers one advantage over these forms of fiber: much smaller doses are necessary. ...
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