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. Bateni E, et al. (2013). The use of konjac glucomannan hydrolysates (GMH) to improve the health of the skin and reduce acne vulgaris. 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 supplements may also expand in your esophagus or bowel and cause an obstruction. The risk is higher if you: According to the FDA, some konjac candies have caused choking deaths in older adults and children. This prompted the FDA to issue an import alert for konjac candies. 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. Chen H-L, et al. (2003). Konjac supplement alleviated hypercholesterolemia and hyperglycemia in type 2 diabetic subjects — A randomized double-blind trial. According to a 2005 study, adding a glucomannan fiber supplement to a balanced, 1,200-calorie diet caused more weight loss than a 1,200-calorie diet plus a placebo.

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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.

You can use konjac as a noodle in stir fry dishes as well as in powder form in baked goods and sauces. Because konjac is rich in fiber and low in calories, it can help people feel full, which helps control weight. In addition, konjac also contains a variety of amino acids and trace elements, which have special effects on the prevention and treatment of diabetes and hypertension. Konjac also has antibacterial and antioxidant properties, and is sometimes used to make skincare products. Healthline has strict sourcing guidelines and relies on peer-reviewed studies, academic research institutions, and medical associations. We avoid using tertiary references. You can learn more about how we ensure our content is accurate and current by reading our editorial policy. Birketvedt GS, et al. (2005). Experiences with three different fiber supplements in weight reduction. A 2008 systematic review found that konjac may help lower total cholesterol, LDL (or “bad”) cholesterol, and triglycerides. Konjac also reduced body weight and fasting blood sugar.

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A later study found that konjac lowered LDL cholesterol and recommended its use to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Konjac and skin health 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.