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120 mg of glucomannan plus 120 mg of guar gum before meals increased weight loss by 4.4 lbs
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Monday, April 02, 2007 4:17 am Email this article
People given 120 mg of glucomannan plus 120 mg of guar gum before meals and who were on a 1200 calorie per day diet lost an average of 9 pounds in five weeks compared to 4.6 pounds for those given a placebo, a difference of 4.4 pounds, according to a study from the University of Tromso in Tromso, Norway. Doses
Doses: 120 mg of glucomannan plus 120 mg of guar gum before each meal
The women took 6 tablets fifteen minutes before each meal and 4 tablets at 3 PM.
The fiber supplement they took was called Appe-Trim.
Each tablet contained:
- 56 mg of glucomannan
This means that before each meal they took approximately:
- 120 mg of glucomannan
- 120 mg of guar gum
And at 3 PM they took:
- 80 mg of glucomannan
- 80 mg of guar gum
The total daily intake was:
- 420 mg of glucomannan
- 420 mg of guar gum
Subjects
Subjects: 60 women
The study involved 60 overweight people who were 19- to 60-years-old.
Thank You
Thank you to Todd Budreau
Thank you to Todd Budreau for sending me this study.
Other Glucomannan Studies
Other glucomannan studies here
Other glucomannan studies can be found here.
Other Guar Gum Studies
Other guar gum studies here
Other guar gum studies can be found here.
REFERENCE
Birketvedt G, Shimshi M, Erling T, Florholmen J. Experiences with three different fiber supplements in weight reduction. Med Sci Monit. 2005 Jan, 11(1): PI5-8.
AUTHOR’S CONTACT INFORMATION
Dr. Grethe Støa Birketvedt
Laboratory of Gastroenterology
Institute of Clinical Medicine
University of Tromso
Tromso, Norway
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COMMENTS
On Apr 04, 2007 at 8:52 am Clabbergirl wrote:
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Interesting, especially since this was lower dosage than I have seen recommended.
On Apr 11, 2007 at 8:12 am Admin2 wrote:
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Clabergirl,
I agree.
This is the lowest dose I have ever seen used.
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