glucomannan Report issue

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Glucomannan is a water-soluble polysaccharide that is considered a dietary fiber. It is a hemicellulose component in the cell walls of some plant species. Glucomannan is a food additive used as an emulsifier and thickener. It is a major source of mannan oligosaccharide (MOS) found in nature, the other being galactomannan, which is insoluble.   Wikipedia

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Alternative names

(1-6)-alpha-d-gluco-d-mannan | (1-6)-alpha-glucomannan | alpha-d-gluco-d-mannan, (1-6)- | glucomanna | glucomannan | konjac glucomannan | konjac gluco-mannan | konjac mannan | manna

Organizations (13)

Research & Development (13)

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Marketing (0)

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Indications (13)

Approved Indications (1)


 

Constipation

Experimental Indications - Clinical Trial Phases 1-4 (13)


 

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Constipation (Phase 3)

Coronary Disease (Phase 2)

Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 (Phase 2)

Gastrointestinal Diseases (Phase 4)

Hypoglycemia (Phase 4)

Insulin Resistance (Phase 2)

Metabolic Syndrome (Phase 2)

Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (Phase 2)

Obesity (Phase 4)

Overweight (Phase 4)

Self Efficacy (Phase 4)

Weight Loss (Phase 4)

Overview

  • Highest Phase: Phase 4
  • # of Trials: 14
  • # of Trial Organizations: 13

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