What are the effects of Konjac extract?

What is konjac extract for?

Konjac extract is a natural substance extracted from the rhizome of konjac, a perennial herb of the genus Arum of the Araceae family. It can be processed by spray drying technology to maintain the original flavor and nutrition of konjac, without adding flavors and spices. It is white to slightly yellow powder, has good fluidity, is easy to dissolve and easy to preserve. It has good fluidity and solubility.

It can be dispersed in hot and cold water to form a high-viscosity solution. Heating and mechanical stirring can increase solubility. For example, adding a moderate amount of alkali to the solution can form a heat-stable gel that does not melt even when heated strongly.

The main ingredient is glucomannan. This extract has the characteristics of low calories, high fiber, easy digestion and absorption, and contains a variety of vitamins and minerals. Glucomannan is a natural polysaccharide substance with a polysaccharide structure, commonly found in glucose polymers, with low toxicity and low allergenicity, so it is widely used in food, health products, cosmetics and other fields.

What are the effects?

Weight loss and bodybuilding

The glucomannan in the extract has a strong swelling power, can fill the stomach and intestines, eliminate hunger, and contains very little calories, which helps control weight and achieve the purpose of weight loss and bodybuilding.

Lipid reduction

Certain chemicals can reduce serum cholesterol and triglycerides, effectively reducing the risk of hypertension and cardiovascular disease. Experiments have shown that the cholesterol content in mice with konjac extract is more than 100 mg lower than that without it.

Appetite and digestion

It can promote the secretion of small intestinal enzymes, speed up the removal of sediments on the intestinal wall, help appetite and digestion and remove intestinal waste.

Antibacterial and fresh-keeping

Konjac contains a natural antibiotic that can form an antibacterial film on the surface of food, prevent bacterial invasion, prolong storage time, and play a role in preservation and antibacterial.

Enhance immunity

Glucomannan can directly activate immune cells, such as T lymphocytes and macrophages, and enhance the body's immunity.

Assists in lowering blood sugar and regulating insulin

Glucomannan can regulate glucose absorption, delay the absorption of nutrients by the blood, and prevent blood sugar and insulin from soaring. Studies have shown that continuous use of glucomannan can significantly reduce blood sugar levels.

Assists in lowering cholesterol and blood lipids

The niacin and vitamin C contained in glucomannan can increase the amount of cholesterol excreted through feces, effectively assist in lowering blood cholesterol, thereby preventing cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases and fatty liver.

Anti-inflammatory and swelling, enhance immunity

The sticky fiber of konjac can play a similar role as probiotics and nourish the intestinal flora. The bacteria in the colon ferment the fiber into short-chain fatty acids, allowing you to better resist inflammation and enhance immunity.

Treat constipation and intestinal health

Glucomannan is effective in treating severe constipation in children and adults. It can promote gastrointestinal motility, moisturize the intestines and relieve constipation; increase intestinal probiotics and short-chain fatty acids; and prevent colon polyps, which is very beneficial to intestinal health.

How does it affect blood sugar?

Low sugar and low calories

Konjac is very low in sugar and calories, which makes it an ideal food choice for controlling blood sugar and weight. For people who need to strictly manage blood sugar levels, konjac can help maintain blood sugar stability without causing a significant increase in blood sugar.

High dietary fiber

Konjac is rich in water-soluble dietary fiber, especially glucomannan. This ingredient can delay the absorption of sugars in the digestive system and help control blood sugar levels after meals. High fiber can also increase satiety, reduce overall food intake, and help weight management.

Reduce glucose concentration

Glucomannan can absorb glucose and reduce the glucose concentration in intestinal fluid. Studies have shown that after people with type 2 diabetes eat konjac products, fasting blood sugar (FBG) and 2 hours postprandial blood sugar (2hPG) are significantly reduced.

What fields can it be applied to?

Food industry

As a high-purity dietary fiber, it is widely used in the food industry. It can be used to make bionic products, fish paste products, meat sausages, frozen prepared foods, battered products, rice and flour products, etc., to improve the texture and taste of the products.

Health products

Due to its rich nutrition and health functions, konjac extract is widely used to make various health products, such as weight loss products, lipid-lowering products, etc.

Medicine

Its medicinal value is also gradually being discovered, and it can be used to make drugs for lowering blood lipids, lowering blood sugar, losing weight, and laxatives.

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