NOW Foods Supplements, Glucomannan (Amorphophallus konjac) 575 mg, Supports Regularity*, Healthy Weight Management*, 180 Veg Capsules

Has helped me, purchased from Amazon several times, here’s how I use it.
GREAT overall appetite helper. I’ve been using this exact product that I bought through AMAZON several times. How best does it work for me? I take 2 – 3 caps with at least 8 ounces of fluid (water is best, take up to 3 per day). I found it works GREAT with a HOT cup of broth or tea after I take it. I take it so I don’t overeat at mealtimes. Helps me feel a bit like I’ve already ate just before, so it doesn’t take a lot to help me feel fuller faster. I’ve lost 48 pounds so far, and this has helped me with my overeating habits if I get too hungry before I eat. You have to get used to taking them PRIOR to eating a meal (like 30 min to an hour before) to help you not overeat.TIPS that I find useful for ME to get the most out of this are below:* Take 1 – 3 caps, 30 min to 1 hour PRIOR to eating a meal (ONCE DAILY). Take with water or whatever.* After you’ve swallowed the caps with at least 8 oz of water, sip on a cup of hot broth, hot herbal tea while your getting ready, cooking a meal, or reading a book or watching TV until dinner is done.* DO NOT OVEREAT, at this point if you’ve done as I do, you should feel like you have something already in your stomach, eat sensibly and healthy* Yes, this will cause a more softer bowel movement with regular use, but it also helps my irregular constipation I have as well. It will NOT cause “embarrassing accidents”, and my tummy got used to it quickly. I do have a tad of extra gas from time to time with these, but that is normal and not so bad I stop taking them.

For lowering cholesterol review.
This review is for using this product for improving cholesterol #’s. This is just one of the products I used.I’ve had mixed results with cholesterol lowering supplements and I have done a lot of research on them in the hopes of avoiding going on a statin. I’ve taken cholesterol supplements and had my cholesterol go down. I’ve not taken them and had my cholesterol go up. I’ve also taken them and seen no change. That being said it is definitely worth a try if you want to improve your lipids and avoid a statin.I was taking this in conjunction with other supplements, all that have some scientific research proving they work. I did see improvements in my lipid panels when I took various supplements but was never able to tell what was helping the most. When I didn’t take the supplements my #’s would go up, but lately despite taking all of these supplements my #’s were high and I’m now on a statin and not taking any of them anymore. If you are concerned about your cholesterol I would strongly suggest talking to your Dr about a Coronary Calcium Scan as taking supplements can get fairly expensive. After my last lipid panel results came back elevated I went for the scan and my Dr and I decided to go on a statin instead of spending $750-$1000/year on supplements. For the record my CC Scan cost $100, most insurance will not cover it, but it was the best $100 I have ever spent on health care.For the record I had the best test results when taking the following supplements each day:Flax Oil 2 x 1000mgKrill Oil 2 x 1000mg (fish worked too but I hated the after taste, none of that with krill)TR Niacin 3 x 500mgSytrinol 2 x 150mgCoQ 10 1 x 100mgPantethine 3 x 450mgPlant Sterols 3 x 800mgGlucomannan 3 x 1150mgThese were all spaced out AM, Lunch, PM.Comparing my worst and best lipid #’s from blood tests from a lab, these supplements did the following:Total – Lowered 60 points – 22%Bad – Lowered 53 points – 27%Good – Increased 15 points – 22%Tri-G’s – Lowered 37 points – 25%Good to Tri-G Ratio – Worst was 2.62, while on all these went as low as 1.75 (Harvard Med study lists this as possibly the best predictor of heart attack risk). Ideal is below 2.It should be noted that I rarely eat any meat other than fish/shell fish…rarely eat egg yolks…and have a fairly healthy diet…mainly my lipid issues are genetic.

I received this product, first day I thought I won’t be hungry but no difference, I took them 1hr before breakfast. Continued taking pills for 20 days, no difference in the portion of food, instead at night you get a big bloated belly. It’s not only making you look slimmer by losing weight, but also make you look even more fat because of bloating. I don’t recommend these type of products. Just keep track of what you eat and stay away from all artificial products. Stay healthy.

Als ich von Konjak las, konnte ich mich zuerst nicht zwischen Pulver und Kapseln entscheiden. Dann nahm ich die Kapseln und bin zufrieden. Sie sind zwar groß, aber damit habe ich kein Problem. Schwieriger ist es für mich, danach immer viel zu trinken. Aber nur so kann der Sättigungseffekt eintreten. Und er tritt ein. Bin sehr zufrieden!