Amorphophallus konjac
A water-soluble fiber from konjac root — absorbs 50x its weight in water. Used for appetite control, cholesterol, blood sugar, and constipation. Take with lots of water.
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May delay absorption of ALL oral medications — take 1 hour apart.
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Bloating, gas. CHOKING HAZARD if taken without water.
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