Glucomannan (Konjac Root), 665 mg – Smart satiety, weight control, glycemic balance, digestion and healthy microbiome

Glucomannan (from konjac root – Amorphophallus konjac) 665 mg, Swanson, is a soluble fiber with high molecular weight and remarkable water absorption capacity, forming a viscous gel in the digestive tract. This property gives it a complex action: promotes satiety, slows gastric emptying, modulates postprandial glycemic response, contributes to lipid balance and nourishes intestinal microbiota with prebiotic effects. Each serving provides Glucomannan 665 mg (from Amorphophallus konjac tubers) (NRV undefined), in a practical formula, easy to integrate into daily routine for supporting weight control, digestive comfort and overall metabolic state.

Glucomannan is known for its capacity to absorb many times its own weight in water, increasing the viscosity of gastric and intestinal contents. The result is a favorable "metabolic signal": feeling of fullness, slower nutrient release, smoother glycemic curves and harmonious nourishment of beneficial bacteria in the colon. Through these mechanisms, konjac fiber offers support for weight management, glycemic and lipid profile, but also for regular intestinal transit.

Detailed benefits of Glucomannan (Konjac Root)

• Increased satiety and appetite control

Frequent hunger sensation can sabotage weight maintenance efforts. Without adequate food volume and coherent satiety signals, the following may appear:
• repeated snacks between meals;
• portions larger than necessary;
• energy variations throughout the day.

Through hydration, glucomannan forms a gel that:
✅ increases intragastric volume and delays stomach emptying;
✅ sends fullness signals to hunger centers;
✅ supports control of portions and calories consumed.

• Glycemic balance and smoother postprandial curves

Rapid glycemic peaks can be followed by energy "crashes" and sweet cravings. In the absence of soluble fibers:
• carbohydrate absorption is accelerated;
• post-meal fatigue appears;
• appetite returns shortly.

The viscous glucomannan gel:
✅ slows glucose diffusion and intestinal absorption;
✅ supports energy stability after meals;
✅ can reduce daily glycemic variability.

• Support for body weight management

The viscous layer created by glucomannan helps reduce caloric intake without inducing a sense of deprivation. In hypocaloric diets, lacking "volume", the following may appear:
• persistent hunger;
• adherence difficulties;
• return to caloric habits.

Integration of konjac fiber offers:
✅ food volume with low caloric input;
✅ behavioral support to maintain nutritional plan;
✅ psychological comfort during weight adjustment periods.

• Digestive comfort and regular intestinal transit

Sedentary lifestyle and fiber-poor diets can lead to slow transit, bloating and discomfort. Without adequate fiber intake:
• stool volume decreases;
• transit time is prolonged;
• feeling of digestive heaviness appears.

Glucomannan:
✅ retains water and increases fecal bolus volume;
✅ softens stool and supports regularity;
✅ contributes to predictable and comfortable transit.

• Prebiotic for intestinal microbiota

Microbiome balance influences digestion, immunity and metabolism. Imbalances can be associated with:
• recurrent abdominal discomfort;
• reduced tolerance to certain foods;
• fluctuations in general state.

As a fermentable fiber, glucomannan:
✅ nourishes beneficial bacteria;
✅ favors production of short-chain fatty acids (SCFA) – butyrate, propionate, acetate;
✅ supports colonic mucosa integrity and a balanced intestinal environment.

• Lipid profile and bile acid binding

Low intake of soluble fibers can be associated with suboptimal lipid profile. In the intestine, glucomannan:
✅ increases content viscosity and can bind bile acids;
✅ supports their excretion and cholesterol "consumption" for new bile acid synthesis;
✅ contributes to lipid balance in the context of an adequate diet.

• Support for gentle digestive "cleansing"

Diets rich in processed foods and irregular meals can favor stagnation and discomfort. Glucomannan:
✅ accelerates passage of contents through the intestine;
✅ reduces prolonged contact of food residues with mucosa;
✅ supports a feeling of lightness and daily comfort.

• Hormonal satiety response

Appetite is also hormonally regulated (e.g. ghrelin, satiety peptides). Lack of fibers can mean:
• weak fullness signals;
• rapid return of hunger;
• difficulty maintaining meal rhythm.

Through gel formation, glucomannan:
✅ supports release of hormones involved in satiety;
✅ prolongs the "window" between meals;
✅ helps with a more stable relationship with food.

• Support for people with busy lifestyles

Intense schedules can mean rushed meals, rich in fast carbohydrates and low in fiber. In such contexts:
✅ glucomannan cushions glycemic peaks;
✅ provides volume with few calories;
✅ increases chances of staying on track with nutritional goals.

• Comfort in special nutritional plans

During periods of body "recomposition" or in regimens with strict calorie control, the feeling of satiety becomes critical. Glucomannan, due to its hydration and gelling capacity:
✅ makes modest meals seem more "full";
✅ reduces tendency to exceed caloric targets;
✅ supports focus on quality of chosen foods.

• Why this formula

Swanson offers a practical dose of 665 mg glucomannan per serving, facilitating daily integration into diet. The choice of konjac fiber leverages a unique property – the ability to form a dense gel – with role in appetite control and glycemic response, but also in nourishing microbiota. For those pursuing weight management, energy stability and digestive comfort, this formula offers coherent support, easily adaptable to personal eating habits. In combination with balanced nutrition, adequate water intake and regular physical activity, glucomannan becomes a key piece in building a lifestyle oriented toward satiety, metabolic discipline and general wellbeing.

Through synergy between increased viscosity, prebiotic effects and nutrient absorption modulation, Glucomannan (Konjac Root), 665 mg, Swanson offers a nutritional tool with broad coverage: from portion control and glycemic balance to lipid profile, transit and quality of digestive life. This allows maintaining a more predictable eating rhythm, with fewer hunger and energy oscillations, favoring over time achievement and maintenance of body composition goals and metabolic wellbeing.

Directions for use

As a dietary supplement, take one capsule with a full glass of water before each meal. For maximum benefits, take up to two capsules before each meal.





 

Other ingredients

Gelatin, magnesium stearate, rice flour.

Warnings

For adults only. Consult your healthcare provider before using this product or any other product if you are pregnant or nursing, taking medications or have a medical condition.
Cancer and reproductive harm. Proposition 65.
Keep out of reach of children. Do not use if seal is broken. Store in a cool, dry place.