Traditional uses and potential health benefits of Amorphophallus konjac K. Koch ex N.E.Br.

doi:10.1016/j.jep.2010.01.021

Traditional uses and potential health benefits of Amorphophallus konjac K. Koch ex N.E.Br.

Published Mar 24, 2010 · Melinda Chua, T. C. Baldwin, T. Hocking

Journal of ethnopharmacology

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Key takeawayKonjac glucomannan (KGM) has potential health benefits, but standardized production and classification standards are needed to ensure quality and safety in the West.

PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)

Sample size24

MethodsObservational

OutcomesBody Mass Index projections

ResultsSocial networks mitigate obesity in older groups.

Traditional uses and potential health benefits of Amorphophallus konjac K. Koch ex N.E.Br.

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