Glucanane or glucanane is a polysaccharide, a water-soluble, non-digestible plant fiber extracted from Konjac root, which is a scientifically medicinal plant called Amorphophallus konjac, widely consumed in Japan and China.
This fiber is a natural appetite suppressant because, with water, it forms a gel in the digestive system that delays gastric emptying, being excellent for combating hunger and emptying the intestine, reducing abdominal swelling and thus improving constipation. Glucanane is sold as a nutritional supplement in health food stores, some pharmacies and on the Internet in the form of powder or capsules.
- Glucomanane is used to help you lose weight as it is rich in soluble fiber.
- Provides several health benefits.
- And can be used for several purposes:.
In addition, glumanane can also improve inflammatory bowel diseases, such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease, because apparently intake of this soluble fiber helps fight pathogenic microorganisms, stimulates intestinal healing, regulates the functioning of the immune system and improves the ability to generate a systemic immune response. .
To use glucomanane it is important to read the label instructions, the amount to be taken varies depending on the amount of fiber that the product presents.
It is generally recommended to take 500 mg to 2 g a day, in two separate outlets, with 2 glasses of water at home, because water is essential for the action of fibers. The best time to take this fiber is 30 to 60 minutes before main meals. The maximum dose is 4 grams per day. The use of dietary supplements should be accompanied by a health professional such as the doctor or nutritionist.
When there is not enough water, the fecal cake can become very dry and hard, causing severe constipation or even intestinal obstruction, very serious situation, which must be checked immediately, but to avoid this complication take each capsule with 2 large glasses of water.
Glucomannane capsules should not be taken at the same time as any other medicine, as this may interfere with their absorption. Children should also not take them during pregnancy, lactation and in case of obstruction of the esophagus.