Mannans and health, with a special focus on glucomannans
RF Tester, FH Al-Ghazzewi - Food Research International, 2013 - Elsevier
This review aims to highlight some of the health benefits associated with consuming native
and depolymerised glucomannans—especially konjac glucomannans. The mannans …
and depolymerised glucomannans—especially konjac glucomannans. The mannans …
[图书][B] Medicinal orchids of Asia
ES Teoh - 2016 - Springer
This unique book brings together a wealth of data on the botanical, ethno-medicinal and
pharmacological aspects of over 500 species of Asian medicinal orchids. It starts off by …
pharmacological aspects of over 500 species of Asian medicinal orchids. It starts off by …
Food and food products on the Italian market for ketogenic dietary treatment of neurological diseases
The ketogenic diet (KD) is the first line intervention for glucose transporter 1 deficiency
syndrome and pyruvate dehydrogenase deficiency, and is recommended for refractory …
syndrome and pyruvate dehydrogenase deficiency, and is recommended for refractory …
Rifaximin improves symptoms of acquired uncomplicated diverticular disease of the colon
G Latella, M Pimpo, S Sottili, M Zippi, A Viscido… - International journal of …, 2003 - Springer
Background and aims. We examined the efficacy of cyclic long-term administration of
rifaximin, a broad spectrum, poorly absorbable antibiotic, in obtaining symptom relief in a …
rifaximin, a broad spectrum, poorly absorbable antibiotic, in obtaining symptom relief in a …
Konjac acts as a natural laxative by increasing stool bulk and improving colonic ecology in healthy adults
HL Chen, HC Cheng, YJ Liu, SY Liu, WT Wu - Nutrition, 2006 - Elsevier
OBJECTIVE: Konjac glucomannan (KGM) has been shown to relieve constipation, which
could be associated with increased stool bulk and improved colonic ecology. METHODS …
could be associated with increased stool bulk and improved colonic ecology. METHODS …
Supplementation of konjac glucomannan into a low-fiber Chinese diet promoted bowel movement and improved colonic ecology in constipated adults: a placebo …
HL Chen, HC Cheng, WT Wu, YJ Liu… - Journal of the American …, 2008 - Taylor & Francis
Objectives: This diet-controlled study was designed to examine effects of konjac
glucomannan (KGM) supplement on the bowel habits and colonic ecology in 7 constipated …
glucomannan (KGM) supplement on the bowel habits and colonic ecology in 7 constipated …
[图书][B] Functional food carbohydrates
CG Biliaderis, MS Izydorczyk - 2006 - taylorfrancis.com
Historically, most of the research into carbohydrates as functional ingredients focused on the
improvement of appearance, taste, mouth-feel, and stability. The growing interest in …
improvement of appearance, taste, mouth-feel, and stability. The growing interest in …
[PDF][PDF] Keanekaragaman iles-iles (Amorphophallus spp.) dan potensinya untuk industri pangan fungsional, kosmetik, dan bioetanol
Y Supriati - Jurnal Litbang Pertanian, 2016 - core.ac.uk
ABSTRAK Iles-iles (Amorphophallus spp.) memiliki keanekaragaman yang tinggi, tercatat
ada 200 spesies di dunia, menyebar terutama di Asia, yakni di Tiongkok, Vietnam …
ada 200 spesies di dunia, menyebar terutama di Asia, yakni di Tiongkok, Vietnam …
Konjac glucomannan
K Nishinari - Developments in food science, 2000 - Elsevier
Publisher Summary Konjac glucomannan (KGM) is a polysaccharide that is extracted from
the tuber of Amorphophallus konjac C. Koch. It forms a thermally stable gel in the presence …
the tuber of Amorphophallus konjac C. Koch. It forms a thermally stable gel in the presence …
Glucomannan minimizes the postprandial insulin surge: a potential adjuvant for hepatothermic therapy
MF McCarty - Medical Hypotheses, 2002 - Elsevier
Glucomannan (GM) is differentiated from other soluble fibers by the extraordinarily high
viscosity of GM solutions. Administration of 4–5g of GM with meals, blended into fluid or …
viscosity of GM solutions. Administration of 4–5g of GM with meals, blended into fluid or …