Has anyone tried Glucomanan for weight loss

This is my first post I was reading in a health section of a newspaper of Glucomanan it has a effect to leaving you full and can help with cholesterol levels. Da

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I've read about it. I think it's some kind of fibre drink to fill you up. My initial reaction is yuck, I'm afraid.

There are no quick fixes. Weight loss is a long, quite slow journey, sometimes two steps forward and one step back. The trouble with stuff like this fibre drink is it doesn't get you into better eating habits in the long run.

Save yourself the money and follow the NHS diet plans. Read the posts on here and use the ideas and support people offer.

Good luck. We're all on your side. 😊

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It is a capsule not a drink

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Well same answer minus the yuck! 😋

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It may help a little, it may also have side effects. As TT has said, you need to be eating a sensible diet.

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The chances are, it'll be designed to work in a similar fashion to psyllium, which promises the same.

I've never taken psyllium myself, but have read how complications, such as choking, can occur, particularly if sufficient water isn’t consumed to counteract its mass bulking properties. As such, use glucomannan at your own risk.

As others have rightly stated, no supplement can replace a wholesome diet that comprises healthy amounts of lean protein, complex carbohydrate and healthy fat, for the purpose of reducing overall body weight, increasing the amount of fibre and lowering cholesterol.

If you’re seeking to lower cholesterol (LDL), opt for a diet that’s higher in soluble fibre and lower in saturated fat. Sadly, coconut oil is off the menu for now.

As such, concentrate upon the inclusion of whole fruit, beans, lentils, oats and ground flaxseed/chai seeds, in addition to increasing consumption of dark green leafy veg, to improve the flow of nitric oxide; beetroot juice is also helpful, due to the nitrates it contains (although it may turn urine a wonderful colour).

Concerning the consumption of fat, sources such as fish, seeds, nuts and mono-unsaturated oils (such as olive and sunflower) have long been proven to help lower LDL cholesterol.

The consumption of the above can still comprise 25-30% of overall intake, you just need to ensure that saturated is reduced to an absolute minimum.