Yacon Root comes from the Smallanthus sonchifolius plant native to South America. Used as a food, natural sweetener, or put in a capsule. Yacon root potential health benefits have led to its use as a dietary supplement as well. Yacon root has beneficial effects for overweight people and for those with high cholesterol or those struggling with digestive conditions. Its adverse side effects are practically nonexistent. Potential Weight Loss The syrup contained in yacon root is associated with weight loss in some people. According to a study published in April 2009 in "Clinical Nutrition" obese women who consumed 0.14 to 0.29 gram of yacon syrup per kilogram of body weight per day over the course of 120 days saw a reduction in weight, body mass index and waist circumference. This is partially attributable to yacon root influence on increasing defecation and satiety after eating. Most people did not like the taste of Yacon Syrup so the capsule is a better option as there is no taste and you can get the same results Reduced Cholesterol and Triglycerides Yacon root contains a type of sugar called fructooligosaccharide, which can lower levels of triglycerides and low-density lipoprotein, the bad cholesterol. A study published in October 2011 in Chemico-Biological Interactions" found that diabetic rats supplemented with yacon root daily showed lower levels of fasting plasma triacylglycerol, a triglyceride, and LDL cholesterol. The study published in April 2009 inClinical Nutrition confirmed that LDL cholesterol levels were reduced in people after daily yacon consumption as well. Lower levels of lipids like triglycerides and LDL cholesterol are associated with a lower risk of heart disease.
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