Preventive and therapeutic effect of glucomannan on diabetes

Abstract

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

CLC Number:

R587.1

SUN Juan, GE Sheng. Preventive and therapeutic effect of glucomannan on diabetes[J]. Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, 2011, 16(10): 1186-1190.

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