Wei Long Konjac Chinese Snacks 卫龙魔芋爽 麻辣 Moyushuang Wei Long Konjac Latiao Konjac Snacks Chinese Snack (香辣)

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Several countries have banned the use of konjac because of the high incidence of bowel or throat obstruction. Children and pregnant or breastfeeding people should not take konjac supplements. Take konjac with plenty of water, preferably before a meal. There’s no approved, standardized dose of konjac. Recommended dosages vary by manufacturer and what you’re using the konjac for. Under the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 (DSHEA), a firm is responsible for determining that the dietary supplements it manufactures or distributes are safe and that any claims made about them are supported by adequate evidence to show that they’re not false or misleading. A 2008 study found that glucomannan may help prevent constipation. The study showed that adding glucomannan to a low fiber diet increased the amounts of probiotic bacteria in feces. Soluble fiber helps lower cholesterol and blood glucose levels. A diet high in fiber may also help regulate bowel movements, prevent hemorrhoids, and help prevent diverticular disease.

Konjac is a perennial tuber, mainly cultivated in various parts of Asia. It is rich in fiber, low in calories, and is an ideal choice for a healthy diet. Konjac has a unique texture, similar to jelly, which makes it widely used in various foods. Bateni E, et al. (2013). The use of konjac glucomannan hydrolysates (GMH) to improve the health of the skin and reduce acne vulgaris.

Konjac supplements are available online or in most natural health stores. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates dietary supplements under a different set of regulations than those covering “conventional” foods and drug products. Konjac candies have a gelatinous structure that doesn’t dissolve in your mouth like other gelatin products.

Ho HVT, et al. (2017). A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials of the effect of konjac glucomannan, a viscous soluble fiber, on LDL cholesterol and the new lipid targets non-HDL cholesterol and apolipoprotein B. You can use konjac as a noodle in stir fry dishes as well as in powder form in baked goods and sauces. Chen H-L, et al. (2008). Supplementation of konjac glucomannan into a low-fiber Chinese diet promoted bowel movement and improved colonic ecology in constipated adults: A placebo-controlled, diet-controlled trial.Konjac supplements may also expand in your esophagus or bowel and cause an obstruction. The risk is higher if you: Researchers concluded that glucomannan could be an adjuvant (additional) therapy for people with diabetes and high cholesterol.