Guest guest Posted August 12, 2004 Report Share Posted August 12, 2004 Thanks for the sales pitch! I see the clincial studies for glucomannan, but not those for PGX. Until I see those studies, I really don't see a good reason to purchase Dr. 's expensive stuff rather than just use the less expensive konjac mixed with xanthan gum. >From: " loganruns73 " <loganruns73@...> >Reply- > >Subject: [ ] PolyGlycopleX (PGX) >Date: Thu, 12 Aug 2004 13:25:03 -0000 > > " PGX (short for PolyGlycopleX) is a unique blend of selected, highly >viscous soluble fibers. Fiber supplements have been shown to enhance >blood sugar control, decrease insulin levels, and reduce the number >of calories absorbed by the body. When taken with water before meals, >PGX binds to the water in the stomach and small intestine to form a >gelatinous, viscous mass which not only slows down the absorption of >glucose, but also induces a sense of satiety (fullness) and reduces >the absorption of calories. > >While other soluble fiber complexes have been shown to produce >similar effects, unfortunately, to the greatest benefit, the dosage >required (e.g., 20 grams or more) is often difficult to achieve. In >contrast, because of the synergistic effect of the unique blend of >soluble fibers in PGX it is able to produce results at a dosage as >low as 3 grams per day. > >One of the main components of PGX is glucomannan, a soluble fiber >obtained from grinding the root of konjac, a plant that has been used >as a food and remedy for thousands of years in Asia. Glucomannan is 3- >times more viscous than guar gum and approximately 7-times more >viscous than psyllium. By combining the glucomannan with other >soluble fibers, the viscosity of PGX is amplified further and has a >viscosity 3-5 times higher than glucomannan alone. > >Clinical studies with earlier versions of PGX have displayed an >ability to lower after meal blood glucose by approximately 20% and >also lowers insulin secretion by approximately 40% producing a whole >body insulin sensitivity index improvement of nearly 50% -- a >phenomenal accomplishment that is unequalled by any drug or natural >health product. " (PMID: 10857960, PMID: 10372241). > >Logan > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 12, 2004 Report Share Posted August 12, 2004 Hi : Hmmmm. Among the warnings accompanying PolyGlycoplex is: " .......... . If you experience chest pain, vomiting, or difficulty in swallowing or breathing after taking this product, seek immediate medical attention. " Worth keeping in mind. (Or perhaps it would be more efficient to drive to the parking lot outside the local emergency department before taking it?) ; ^ ))) http://www.clubnatural.com/pgx.html Rodney. > Thanks for the sales pitch! I see the clincial studies for glucomannan, but > not those for PGX. Until I see those studies, I really don't see a good > reason to purchase Dr. 's expensive stuff rather than just use the > less expensive konjac mixed with xanthan gum. > > > >From: " loganruns73 " <loganruns73@y...> > >Reply- > > > >Subject: [ ] PolyGlycopleX (PGX) > >Date: Thu, 12 Aug 2004 13:25:03 -0000 > > > > " PGX (short for PolyGlycopleX) is a unique blend of selected, highly > >viscous soluble fibers. Fiber supplements have been shown to enhance > >blood sugar control, decrease insulin levels, and reduce the number > >of calories absorbed by the body. When taken with water before meals, > >PGX binds to the water in the stomach and small intestine to form a > >gelatinous, viscous mass which not only slows down the absorption of > >glucose, but also induces a sense of satiety (fullness) and reduces > >the absorption of calories. > > > >While other soluble fiber complexes have been shown to produce > >similar effects, unfortunately, to the greatest benefit, the dosage > >required (e.g., 20 grams or more) is often difficult to achieve. In > >contrast, because of the synergistic effect of the unique blend of > >soluble fibers in PGX it is able to produce results at a dosage as > >low as 3 grams per day. > > > >One of the main components of PGX is glucomannan, a soluble fiber > >obtained from grinding the root of konjac, a plant that has been used > >as a food and remedy for thousands of years in Asia. Glucomannan is 3- > >times more viscous than guar gum and approximately 7-times more > >viscous than psyllium. By combining the glucomannan with other > >soluble fibers, the viscosity of PGX is amplified further and has a > >viscosity 3-5 times higher than glucomannan alone. > > > >Clinical studies with earlier versions of PGX have displayed an > >ability to lower after meal blood glucose by approximately 20% and > >also lowers insulin secretion by approximately 40% producing a whole > >body insulin sensitivity index improvement of nearly 50% -- a > >phenomenal accomplishment that is unequalled by any drug or natural > >health product. " (PMID: 10857960, PMID: 10372241). > > > >Logan > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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