According to BodybuildingForYou.com, Lipozene (frequently misspelled as Lypozene) is a one-ingredient diet pill marketed by the Obesity Research Institute. The active ingredient in Lipozene is a water-soluble dietary fiber known as glucomannan. Glucomannan is derived from the konjac root. In addition to the treatment for obesity, the touted health benefits of glucomannan include helping to lower cholesterol and relieve constipation.
Glucomannan
Glucomannan is a food additive that is frequently used as a thickener. It has been widely used in Asia in foods such as tofu and noodles. According to BodybuildingForYou.com, Lipozene is of several dietary supplements that contain glucomannan that is marketed and sold to fight obesity.
Constipation-Fighting Effects
Glucomannan is a dietary fiber that dissolves in water. According to VitaGuide.org., this quality makes glucomannan an effective bulk-forming laxative that stimulates the passing of larger, more solid stool, which effortlessly pass through the colon, resulting in an unforced bowel movement.
Cholesterol-Lowering Effects
According to BodyBuildingForYou.com, as a soluble fiber, glucomannan is able to attach itself to bile acids in the gastrointestinal system and excrete them out of the body. This effect is said to prompt the body to change other cholesterol into bile acids (an acid produced by the liver that works with bile to break down fats), which can help reduce cholesterol and lessen the amount of other fats in the blood stream. CellHealth Makeover.com says glucomannan may improve blood-lipid profiles and help manage blood pressure.
Weight Loss
Glucomannan may encourage weight loss in obese adults, even when it is not taken in conjunction with a reduced-calorie diet. According to CellHealthMakeover.com, obese adults who consumed 1 g of glucomannan fiber 1 hour before eating dropped an average of 5.5 pounds over a two-month period without any other dietary restrictions.
Appetite Suppressant
CellHealthMakeover.com says glucomannan may reduce hunger because its water-binding effects cause a feeling of fullness. This appetite suppressant effect tricks the brain into thinking it is not hungry.
Side Effects
According to ColonZone.org, side effects associated with Lipozene include bloating, gas, nausea, stomach pain and diarrhea. These symptoms may dissipate once your body gets used to a higher content of fiber. Serious side effects, while rare, include severe diarrhea, difficulty swallowing and a change in blood sugar levels.
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