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Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics ›› 2011, Vol. 16 ›› Issue (10): 1186-1190.

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Preventive and therapeutic effect of glucomannan on diabetes

SUN Juan, GE Sheng   

  1. Department of Clinical Nutrition, Shanghai Jiaotong University Affiliated the Sixth People's Hospital,Shanghai 200233,China
  • Received:2011-08-01 Revised:2011-09-23 Online:2011-10-26 Published:2011-11-02

Abstract: It is well documented that glucomannan can improve hyperglycemia and hyperlipidemia.This article reviewes the effect of glucomannan on hyperglycemia and hyperlipidemia. The underlying mechanisms, dosages and toxic or side effect are also reviewed. That gives evidence for clinical application of glucomannan.A new mechanism of glucomannan on improving hyperglycemia is proposed, which gives insight into future research in glucomannan on diabetes.

Key words: Glucomannan, Diabetes, Preventive and therapeutic effect

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