Is glucomannan really "the best appetite supressant?"

Vince · Sep 5, 2016

Does It Work?
While the research is still evolving and the FDA has not given its approval to any glucomannan product's health or weight loss claims, preliminary studies are promising. In one 2007 study published in the British Journal of Nutrition, participants taking a glucomannan and psyllium husk combination supplement lost approximately 10 pounds in 16 weeks compared to 1.7 pounds lost in the placebo group. Another study using only glucomannan showed an average of 5.5 pounds lost over eight weeks, without making any other diet or lifestyle changes.
http://www.shape.com/weight-loss/tips-plans/glucomannan-weight-loss-supplement-dr-oz-loves

MikeXL · Sep 5, 2016

It will fill you up with no calories. So yes it works. It will slow gastric emptying time, which in theory should prevent large spikes in blood sugar, which again, in theory should prevent wild cravings.

It will make you fart like a bear. So, please take gas-x with it

Vince · Sep 5, 2016

MikeXL said:
It will fill you up with no calories. So yes it works. It will slow gastric emptying time, which in theory should prevent large spikes in blood sugar, which again, in theory should prevent wild cravings.

It will make you fart like a bear. So, please take gas-x with it

LOL, yes can cause terrible farts. I eat a lot of healthy nuts for my fiber.

madman · Sep 5, 2016

Could not imagine trying out glucomannan,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,soluble fiber from oats/barley/beans has me ripen em like a dirty demon,,,,,,,,,,,,, soluble fiber can be lethal to some!