Glucomannan Konjac

Origin of Ingredient

Amorphophallus konjac, East/Southeast Asia

History of Ingredient

Glucomannan Konjac moved from food, biochemical or specialist use into modern supplements as purification, fermentation, extraction and standardisation technologies developed.

Scientific Makeup of Ingredient

glucomannan polysaccharide

UK Legal Claim

• Glucomannan in the context of an energy restricted diet contributes to weight loss.
• Glucomannan contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels. Conditions: Weight loss: 3 g/day in three 1 g doses with 1–2 glasses of water before meals in an energy-restricted diet. Cholesterol: 4 g/day. Adequate-fluid/choking warning is important.

EU Legal Claim

• Glucomannan in the context of an energy restricted diet contributes to weight loss.
• Glucomannan contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels. Conditions: Weight loss: 3 g/day in three 1 g doses with 1–2 glasses of water before meals in an energy-restricted diet. Cholesterol: 4 g/day. Adequate-fluid/choking warning is important.

US Legal Claim

FDA does not pre-approve ordinary dietary-supplement structure/function claims. Example for regulatory review only (NOT FDA-approved wording): “Supports digestive and gut health.” The marketer must hold substantiation, avoid disease claims, use the DSHEA disclaimer and notify FDA within 30 days after first marketing.

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August 24, 2024

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