Dr. Dayaram Patel Pharmacy College, Bardoli 394601, India.
Teerthanker Mahaveer College of Pharmacy, Teerthanker Mahaveer University, Moradabad 244001, India.
Carbohydr Polym. 2024 Sep 1;339:122266. doi: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2024.122266. Epub 2024 May 17.
Konjac glucomannan (KG) is a dietary fiber hydrocolloid derived from Amorphophallus konjac tubers and is widely utilized as a food additive and dietary supplement. As a health-conscious choice, purified KG, along with konjac flour and KG-infused diets, have gained widespread acceptance in Asian and European markets. An overview of the chemical composition and structure of KG is given in this review, along with thorough explanations of the processes used in its extraction, production, and purification. KG has been shown to promote health by reducing glucose, cholesterol, triglyceride levels, and blood pressure, thereby offering significant weight loss advantages. Furthermore, this review delves into the extensive health benefits and pharmaceutical applications of KG and its derivatives, emphasizing its prebiotic, anti-inflammatory, and antitumor activities. This study highlights how these natural polysaccharides can positively influence health, underscoring their potential in various biomedical applications.
魔芋葡甘聚糖（KG）是一种膳食纤维胶，来源于魔芋块茎，被广泛用作食品添加剂和膳食补充剂。作为一种健康意识的选择，纯化的 KG 与魔芋粉和 KG 注入的饮食一起，在亚洲和欧洲市场上得到了广泛的认可。本文综述了 KG 的化学组成和结构，并详细解释了其提取、生产和纯化过程。研究表明，KG 通过降低葡萄糖、胆固醇、甘油三酯水平和血压来促进健康，从而具有显著的减肥优势。此外，本文还深入探讨了 KG 及其衍生物的广泛健康益处和药物应用，强调了其益生元、抗炎和抗肿瘤活性。这项研究强调了这些天然多糖如何对健康产生积极影响，突出了它们在各种生物医学应用中的潜力。
