PURE GLUCOMANNAN

Glucomannan, also known as konjac, is a polysaccharide obtained from the root of Amorphophallus konjac, a plant native to south-western China.

In contact with water, glucomannan can increase its volume up to 60-80 times, stretching the walls of the stomach and thus leading to a sense of satiety. This characteristic reduces the absorption of carbohydrates and fats in the intestine, which is why konjac is useful in weight-loss regimes.

Because of these characteristics, EFSA has authorised the claims that:

–  Glucomannan contributes to weight loss in the case of foods/supplements containing 1 gram per serving, providing the consumer with information that the beneficial effects can be obtained with a daily intake of 3 g in 3 servings of 1 g, before meals and in the context of a reduced-calorie diet;

– Glucomannan contributes to maintaining normal blood cholesterol levels with a daily intake of 4 g.