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What is Glucomannan and fiber supplements?

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Glucomannan and fiber supplements

Glucomannan is a soluble fiber from konjac root that swells with water and is sold for fullness; its effect on weight is small at best.

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In plain words

Glucomannan absorbs many times its weight in water and forms a thick gel in the stomach, which may add to the feeling of fullness.

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Why it matters

Fiber can help with fullness and constipation on a GLP-1 medicine, but it will not replace one.

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Glucomannan is a soluble fiber from konjac root that swells with water and is sold for fullness; its effect on weight is small at best.

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