I just received a e-mail from Health Canada that said the following:
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Health Canada is advising Canadians that natural health products containing
the ingredient glucomannan in tablet, capsule or powder form, which are
currently on the Canadian market, have a potential for harm if taken
without at least 8 ounces of water or other fluid. The risk to Canadians
includes choking and/or blockage of the throat, esophagus or intestine,
according to international adverse reaction case reports. It is also
important to note that these products should NOT be taken immediately
before going to bed.
For more information, please visit:
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ahc-asc/media/advisories-avis/_2010/2010_16-eng.php
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A little research into glucomannan reveals that it is a dietary fibre supplement. The Food and Drug Administration in the United States has not approved this product for and medical treatment and should be considered therapeutic.
This does not mean that this product should be avoided. The CanHealthReport will look further into this product and post more information as it becomes available.
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