Glucomannan, long recognized as the active ingredient of the traditional Chinese medicinal
herb Konjac glucomannan, is a naturally occurring polysaccharide existing in certain plant …

Aims Novel alternative treatments such as food supplements may be an effective approach
to weight management. The aim of the present study was to investigate the possible effects …

The current study aimed to determine the effects of spirulina intake on cognitive function and
metabolic status among patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD). This randomized, double …

Lead (Pb) is a toxic environmental pollutant that induces a broad range of biochemical and
physiological hazards in living organisms. We investigated the possible hepatoprotective …

(1) Background: Spirulina (Arthrospira) maxima has shown beneficial effects such as being
anti-dyslipidemic, antiviral, antioxidant and antihypertensive. However, there are few and …

Arthrospira platensis (A. platensis) is worldwide consumed as dietary supplement, but its
use in the form of whole biomass for food purposes may raise toxicity concerns. The aim of …

Chia oil has the highest recognized α-linolenic acid (ALA) content. ALA is associated with
beneficial changes in plasma lipids and the prevention of cardiovascular diseases. Present …

We evaluated the effects of glucomannan or glucomannan plus spirulina-restructured pork
(RP) on liver fatty acid profile, desaturase/elongase enzyme activities and oxidative status of …

Type 2 diabetes is a very prevalent chronic disease. Among dietary factors for its prevention
and treatment, interest has grown in satiating fibre (konjac glucomannan) and spirulina. Our …

Konjac glucomannan (KGM) is a water-soluble polysaccharide derived from the
Amorphophallus's tuber and, as herbal medicine has shown, can suppress tumor growth or …