Satety and effectiveness are the key issues in weight loss products. That iswhy you may have skipped over ephedra (we believe there is ampel research and consumer testimonies to prove ephedra is safe and effective even if the FDA disagrees).
Ephedra Free Fiber For Weight Loss
Glucomannan is the name for a vegetable fiber from an Asiatic plant family known as konjac. The impressive thing about glucomannan is that it does not dissolve in water, but forms a thick, gooey gel when exposed to fluids. The body does not digest glucomannan, so the resulting large soft mass moves through the intestines and may trigger intestinal muscle contractions. Therefore, glucomannan is thought to be an effective bulk-type laxative, even though it may take up to 12 hours to be effective. Thats a good thing in our mind.
Glucomannan has also been studied for treating obesity, diabetes, and high cholesterol. Studies in both adults and children with severe obesity showed varying degrees of weight loss associated either with taking supplemental glucomannan or with replacing some of the usual diet with foods made from glucomannan (konjac) flour – the dried and ground tuber (underground stem) of the plant.
You just can't eat when I take the Glucomannan in products like FibraSlim
Researchers and clients alike believe that glucomannan discourages overeating because it creates a feeling of fullness that persists because the fiber in it swells. Be advised that you should take this product in capsule form before meals, and NEVER after. It will nor do any good then and since your stomach is already full, you will become bloated.
When you take FibraSlim before meals, the food you consume stays in the stomach longer. However, in most of the research studying glucomannan for weight loss, participants also drank increased quantities of water and followed a reduced-calorie diet.
Diabetic Blood Sugar Levels Improved
Glucomannan may improve blood sugar levels in individuals with diabetes research indicated. Because the absorption of carbohydrates from foods is slower when glucomannan is taken, blood sugar levels may not rise as high or as fast as usual. Some preliminary results from animal studies also suggest that glucomannan may increase the sensitivity of body tissues to the insulin that is produced or taken.
Read more on this phenominal fiber. The data is there, but since it does not have big drug company backing, you will never hear of it unless you research glucomannan yourself.