What is Glucomannan?

Category: Supplements

Most popular types: Dulcofibra Dulcofibre Skinny Fiber

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Glucomannan is considered a dietary fiber. As a food additive it is used as an emulsifier and thickener.

Reported purpose & perceived effectiveness
Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Support digestive health 3 1
Bowel irritability 2 1
Attention deficit disorder 1 0
Constipation 1 1
Obesity 1 1

  • Major
  • Moderate
  • Slight
  • None
  • Can't tell

Side effects

Side effects as an overall problem

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 0
Moderate 0
Mild 0
None 1

Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Glucomannan

Side effect Patients Percentage
Adherence
Adherence Evaluations Percentage
Always 0
Usually 1
Sometimes 0
Never taken as prescribed 0
Burden
Burden Evaluations Percentage
Very hard to take 0
Somewhat hard to take 0
A little hard to take 0
Not at all hard to take 1
Last updated:
There are no evaluations for Glucomannan.