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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