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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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. Konjac candies have a gelatinous structure that doesn’t dissolve in your mouth like other gelatin products.

Researchers concluded that glucomannan could be an adjuvant (additional) therapy for people with diabetes and high cholesterol. 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.Chen H-L, et al. (2003). Konjac supplement alleviated hypercholesterolemia and hyperglycemia in type 2 diabetic subjects — A randomized double-blind trial. 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. Cooking: Konjac can be cooked alone or with other ingredients. For example, it can be used as an auxiliary ingredient in a very famous Chinese dish, spicy crayfish. It can absorb the flavor of spices and soup in the food, which is very delicious. 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.

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. Chen H-L, et al. (2008). Supplementation of konjac glucomannan into a low-fiber Chinese diet promoted bowel movement and improved colonic ecology in constipated adults: A placebo-controlled, diet-controlled trial. 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. Glucomannan is generally well-tolerated. However, as with any high fiber product, it may cause digestive problems, such as:Bateni E, et al. (2013). The use of konjac glucomannan hydrolysates (GMH) to improve the health of the skin and reduce acne vulgaris. 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.