Weight loss is not always easy and requires dedication and hard work. There are countless supplements on the market claiming to be the answer to a difficult problem. However, many of these claims are just that just claims. When wanting to find a supplement to help, relying on medical studies often provides better clues to its reliability. According to studies, glaucoma supplements could help you with your weight loss.<\/p>\n
What is glucomannan?<\/p>\n
Glucomannan is a sugar made from the root of the konjac plant which has been used for centuries in traditional Japanese cooking as a thickener or gelling agent.<\/p>\n
It is renowned in Japan and works by creating a sense of fullness in the stomach by absorbing water and expanding it to form a bulky fibre.<\/p>\n
Glucomannan comprises 40 percent of the dry weight of the elephant yam, which is originally from Southeast Asia.<\/p>\n
It has a long history of use in herbal mixtures and traditional foods including tofu, noodles and konjac jelly.<\/p>\n
READ MORE:Best supplements for the brain: The six ingredients proven to protect brain health <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
How the supplement aids in weight loss?<\/p>\n
Glucomannan is a water-soluble dietary fibre and like other soluble fibres, its has an ability to promote weight loss in several ways:<\/p>\n
Its low in calories<\/p>\n
It takes up space in the stomach to promote a feeling of fullness thereby reducing food intake<\/p>\n
It delays stomach emptying, contributing to increased satiety<\/p>\n
It reduces the absorption of protein and fat<\/p>\n
DON'T MISS<\/p>\n
Glucomannan also feeds the friendly bacteria in the intestines, which turn it into short-chain fatty acids, helping to protect against fat gain in some animal studies.<\/p>\n
By feeding the gut bacteria, many positive effects ensue.<\/p>\n
Some studies show a correlation between altered gut bacteria and body weight.<\/p>\n
Glucomannan differs from most other soluble fibres as its viscous making it an effective supplement for weight loss.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
In a study with the US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health, prebiotic fibre and how it could decrease obesity and improve metabolic syndrome was investigated.<\/p>\n
The study noted: Prebiotic fibres are non-digestible carbohydrates that promote the growth of beneficial bacteria in the gut.<\/p>\n
We evaluated the dose response to a prebiotic diet on the gut microbiota, body composition and obesity associated risk factors in lean and genetically obese rats.<\/p>\n
We propose that prebiotic fibres have promise as a safe and cost-effective means of modulating the gut microbiota to promote improved host: bacterial interactions in obesity and insulin resistance.<\/p>\n
Human clinical trials should be undertaken to confirm these effects.<\/p>\n
In another study published in the US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health, weight reduction using fibre supplements such as glucomannan were analysed.<\/p>\n
The study noted: One hundred and seventy-six men and women were included to receive either active fibre substance or placebo in randomized placebo-controlled studies.<\/p>\n
The fibre supplements consisted of the viscous fibres glucomannan, glucomannan and guar gum and glucomannan, guar gum and alginate.<\/p>\n
The study results found that all fibre supplements induced significant weight reduction more than placebo and diet alone, during a five-week observation period.<\/p>\n
Its important to consult your GP before embarking on new supplements to help you lose weight.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
More: <\/p>\n
Best supplements: An ingredient loved by the Japanese for its weight loss abilities - Express<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Weight loss is not always easy and requires dedication and hard work. There are countless supplements on the market claiming to be the answer to a difficult problem. Continue reading