Structured evidence table for Konjac Constipation Randomized Trial, generated from 2 reusable source documents in the Migaku knowledge base.
| topic | claim | evidence level | citation | source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Konjac Constipation Randomized Trial | Dietary supplements may contain multiple ingredients, and differences are often found between labeled and actual ingredients or their amounts. | 4 | Glucomannan (2024) | Glucomannan |
| Konjac Constipation Randomized Trial | Glucomannan is a soluble, highly viscous fiber commonly derived from Amorphophallus konjac root. | 4 | Glucomannan (2024) | Glucomannan |
| Konjac Constipation Randomized Trial | It is most often used to lower cholesterol, to treat constipation and diabetes, and is contained in products to promote weight loss. | 4 | Glucomannan (2024) | Glucomannan |
| Konjac Constipation Randomized Trial | The present opinion deals with the re-evaluation of konjac (E 425), comprising konjac gum (E 425 i) and konjac glucomannan (E 425 ii) when used as food additives. | 4 | EFSA Panel on Food Additives and Nutrient Sources added to Food (ANS) (2017) | Re-evaluation of konjac gum (E 425 i) and konjac glucomannan (E 425 ii) as food additives. |
| Konjac Constipation Randomized Trial | Konjac gum and konjac glucomannan were unlikely to be absorbed intact and were significantly fermented by intestinal microbiota. | 4 | EFSA Panel on Food Additives and Nutrient Sources added to Food (ANS) (2017) | Re-evaluation of konjac gum (E 425 i) and konjac glucomannan (E 425 ii) as food additives. |
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