120 mg of glucomannan plus 120 mg of guar gum before meals increased weight loss by 4.4 lbs

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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

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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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