Glucomannan

Glucomannan (Konjac Mannan) by Nature's Way 100 capsules. 

Glucomannan is the ideal food fiber with a wide range of uses.  It is high in fiber, essential for cleaning the digestive system.  Glucomannan is taken from the Konnyaku root and is from the same family as the yam, which is a 100% natural dietary fiber without calories.  Since lack of fiber is a major cause for the high incidence of growing gastrointestinal disorders, it is a valuable herb. - It may help reduce cholesterol while helping maintain regularity and promoting bowel health.  It helps to normalize blood sugar, to relieve stress on the pancreas and to discourage blood sugar abnormalities, such as hypoglycemia.  Glucomannan absorbs toxic substances produced during digestion and elimination.  It binds toxic material and eliminates them before they can be absorbed into the blood stream.  It also acts as a prevention of chronic disease and a weight control agent.  As a diet aid, it expands to about 50 times its original volume when used with a large glass of water.

Glucomannan is historically known to help people with Type I or Type II diabetes symptoms - allowing many an alternative to dangerous prescription drugs by helping with gentle and safe glycemic control.  

One possible caution might be to watch your blood sugar levels so that they do not drop too low.  

Directions: - Take 3 capsules with a full glass of water approximately 20 minutes before mealtime.