Prebiotic Effects of Insoluble Konjac Glucomannan Derived from Edible “Konnyaku” on Weight Control

Prebiotic Effects of Insoluble Konjac Glucomannan Derived from Edible “Konnyaku” on Weight Control

Obesity is a major global health issue, and novel dietary approaches are needed for prevention and management. This study investigates the effect of insoluble konjac glucomannan (iKGM) derived from edible konnyaku, a traditional Japanese food, on weight gain suppression in mice. Mice treated with iK...

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Main Authors: Chikako Shimokawa, Wakana Mizutani, Haruhisa Motegi, Naomi Gokan, Junichi Tomita, Hajime Hisaeda
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-04-01
Series:Microorganisms
Subjects:
obesity
insoluble glucomannan
konnyaku
intestinal microbiota
leptin
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/13/4/877
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