This is the time of year when you would like to start losing weight, to purify yourself after the Christmas binge. One of the various remedies that nature places at our disposal is glucomannan.
But what is it? And above all it has contraindications for those subjects suffering from thyroid dysfunction and?
Glucomannan is a polysaccharide formed by chains of glucose and mannose . It is used both for weight control, cholesterol and blood glucose, and to combat constipation.
Basically it is a fiber able to absorb a lot of water and generate a gelatinous bolus that attenuates the sense of hunger and arrives unaltered in the intestine, where the intestinal flora degrades it into short chain fatty acids to perform a laxative action and slow down the absorption of fats and sugars.
Recently from sample studies carried out on overweight women there was also a significant reduction in LDL cholesterol.
Contraindications of glucomannan
The intake of glucomannan in the presence of diseases and medication should be carried out under medical supervision, as some contraindications may occur.
It should not be taken in case of gastrointestinal obstructions, as glucomannan increases the fecal mass, and in itself forms a gelatinous consistency that in the case of restricted lumen or intestinal blockages can compromise intestinal activity.
In the case of drug intake, glucomannan incorporates a lot of water and reduces the absorption of fat-soluble substances, so it could reduce the effectiveness of the active ingredients of the medicines. It is advisable not to make a concomitant intake but to allow a few hours to elapse between the introjection of the drug and that of the glucomannan.
Glucomannan and thyroidism
Many people with thyroid insufficiency often seek weight control supplements, because thyroid dysfunction can lead to unwanted weight gains.
There are many phytocomplexes on the market that are not always suitable for those suffering from these conditions. Glucomannan has not shown that it has these contraindications.
But we pay attention to the compositions of synergistic food supplements, in which thermogenic active ingredients are added obtained from fucus or L-tyrosine that interact with the drug with incorrect iodine inputs. In any case, those who suffer from thyroid problems and want to integrate a metabolism activator or weight control substances, always consult their endocrinologist for clarification on interactions.
Warnings
When using glucomannan it is important to drink plenty of water while taking it . Pay attention also to the form in which the remedy is produced. By now they should have been banned from the market, but in any case avoid Glucomannan in pill form, because it can lead to oesophageal obstructions if you don't drink a share of appropriate water that accelerates the passage of the substance to the stomach.
Prefer the coated capsules that arrive unaltered up to the stomach and intestines.
