Definitions for glucomannan
glu·co·man·nan

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1. glucomannannoun

   A water-soluble polysaccharide used as an emulsifier and thickener.

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1. Glucomannan

   Glucomannan is a water-soluble polysaccharide that is considered a dietary fiber. It is a hemicellulose component in the cell walls of some plant species. Glucomannan is a food additive used as an emulsifier and thickener. It is a major source of mannan oligosaccharide (MOS) found in nature, the other being galactomannan, which is insoluble.Products containing glucomannan, under a variety of brand names, are marketed as dietary supplements with claims they can relieve constipation and help lower cholesterol levels. Since 2010 they are legally marketed in Europe as helping with weight loss for people who are overweight and eating a diet with restricted calories, but as of 2020 there was no good evidence that glucomannan helped weight loss.Supplements containing glucomannans pose a risk for choking and bowel obstruction if they are not taken with sufficient water. Other adverse effects include diarrhea, belching, and bloating; in one study people taking glucomannans had higher triglyceride levels.Glucomannans are also used to supplement animal feed for farmed animals, to cause the animals gain weight more quickly.

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1. Glucomannan

   Glucomannan is a water-soluble polysaccharide that is considered a dietary fiber. It is a hemicellulose component in the cell walls of some plant species. Glucomannan is a food additive used as an emulsifier and thickener. Products containing glucomannan, marketed under a variety of brand names, are also sold as nutritional supplements for constipation, obesity, high cholesterol, acne vulgaris and type 2 diabetes. Although there is some clinical support for potential health benefits, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has not approved any product containing glucomannan for the treatment of these medical conditions. Health Canada has authorized some products containing glucomannan for the purposes of appetite reduction, weight management, treatment of constipation and management of high cholesterol levels.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of glucomannan in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of glucomannan in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

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References

1. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Glucomannan
2. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glucomannan
3. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=glucomannan