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Konjac Root Glucomannan 2000 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Nova Nutritions

Konjac Root Glucomannan 2000 mg label
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Capsule Category: Fiber And Other Nutrients
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Konjac Root Glucomannan 2000 mg against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.

Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Konjac Root Glucomannan 2000 mg is a dietary supplement by Nova Nutritions with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for weight loss and appetite control, constipation, high cholesterol.Based on those ingredients, 2,022 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Konjac. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Konjac Root Glucomannan 2000 mg by Nova Nutritions

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: glucomannan, a soluble fiber derived from konjac root. The capsules also contain vegetable cellulose, silica, vegetable stearate, and microcrystalline cellulose as inactive ingredients that help form and stabilize the supplement.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports this product's ingredients for its stated purpose, but it isn't conclusive.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: weight management and healthy cholesterol.
  • We looked for evidence on: Obesity, Hyperlipidemia, Metabolic syndrome, Appetite control, Satiety, Lipid management.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Glucomannan is rated "Possibly Effective" for Hyperlipidemia (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Glucomannan is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Obesity, Metabolic syndrome.

The evidence supports glucomannan for constipation, diabetes, and high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia) — all rated possibly effective based on the data we hold. For high blood pressure, though, the evidence isn't strong enough to say whether it works or not.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Glucomannan

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Glucomannan is generally well tolerated when you drink plenty of water with it. The most common side effects are abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, gas, nausea, and vomiting — especially if you take more than 3 grams daily.

Rare but serious side effects include choking and blockage in the esophagus or intestines, particularly if the powder is taken dry or without enough liquid. For pregnancy, there isn't enough reliable safety data — talk to your doctor before using it.

Little is known about safety while breastfeeding, so caution is advised. Because of the choking and blockage risk, always swallow capsules properly with plenty of water.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Glucomannan

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Glucomannan.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • For scale: 2,023 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Glucomannan may reduce how your body absorbs oral medications — a Moderate concern affecting over 2,000 individual drugs. Before you start, check your exact medications with the tool on this page, and consider spacing any oral drugs at least 2 hours away from your dose.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Glucomannan is a solid choice if you're dealing with constipation, blood sugar control, or cholesterol management and want a fiber-based approach. If you're on any oral medications, space them at least 2 hours away from this supplement.

Talk to your pharmacist before starting, especially if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking diabetes or other regular medications.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jun 24, 2020.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Konjac Root Glucomannan 2000 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand Nova Nutritions
Barcode (UPC) 732363270027
Net contents 180 Veggie Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jun 24, 2020
DSLD ID 229345
Product type Fiber And Other Nutrients
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Konjac Root Glucomannan 2000 mg by Nova Nutritions, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
3 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
3 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Servings per container
60
UPC/BARCODE
732363270027
IngredientAmount% DV
Konjac2000 mg--

Other ingredients: Vegetable Cellulose, Silica, Vegetable Stearate, Microcrystalline Cellulose

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Label statements
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Formula

Konjac Glucomannan is a water-soluble polysaccharide with hygyroscopic properties and is considered a dietary fiber. The dry powder swells into bulky fiber in water, absorbing up to 50 times its weight while in water. Glucomannan’s principal use is as a bulking agent to promote the feeling of fullness or satiety, thereby helping to manage food intake. Glucomannan might work in the stomach and intestines by absorbing water to form a bulky fiber which treats constipation.

Precautions

Caution: For adults only, if you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medications or have any medical condition, consult your doctor before use.

Discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Do not use if safety seal is broken or missing.

Storage

Keep in cool, dry place.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Formulation

Supports weight management & healthy cholesterol level

Free of: Artificial color, preservatives, sugar, starch, milk, corn, gluten, wheat, yeast, fish.

GMP Good Manufacturing Practice Product

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take 3 veggie capsules daily with food and an 8 oz glass of water or as directed by your qualified health care professional.

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GMP Good Manufacturing Practice Product Made in USA

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Konjac Root Glucomannan 2000 mg by Nova Nutritions label

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Konjac Root Glucomannan 2000 mg label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Konjac Root Glucomannan 2000 mg by Nova Nutritions

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size3 Vegetarian Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.

Konjac

Interacts with
2,022 drugs
2000 mg per serving Form: Glucomannan

Glucomannan is a soluble fiber from the konjac root that swells into a gel in your stomach, which may help with mild weight loss, constipation, and mo...

Konjac monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Vegetable Cellulose, Silica, Vegetable Stearate, Microcrystalline Cellulose. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Konjac Root Glucomannan 2000 mg by Nova Nutritions Drug Interactions

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2,022 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

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Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Konjac Root Glucomannan 2000 mg interact with 2,022 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Konjac Root Glucomannan 2000 mg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Konjac

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Konjac Root Glucomannan 2000 mg with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Konjac1 drug type · 2,022 drugs

Oral Drugs

Theoretically, glucomannan may decrease absorption of drugs taken orally.
Due to its viscosity and bulking effects, there is concern that glucomannan can decrease the absorption of oral drugs. A small clinical study in healthy volunteers shows that taking glyburide 2.5 mg plus glucomannan 3.9 grams with breakfast reduces plasma levels of glyburide when compared with breakfast and glyburide alone. In addition, animal research demonstrates this effect on amoxicillin, but shows increased absorption of metronidazole. This mouse model also demonstrates that metronidazole elimination is prolonged, but amoxicillin elimination is enhanced by 38%; glucomannan may also affect the distribution of some drugs. To avoid changes in absorption, take glucomannan 30-60 minutes after taking oral drugs.

Likelihood Probable Evidence B
Konjac full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Konjac Root Glucomannan 2000 mg, from the product label.

Nova Nutritions

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Name
Nova Nutritions
City
Scotch Plains
State
New Jersey
ZipCode
07076
Web Address
www.novanutritions.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Konjac Root Glucomannan 2000 mg by Nova Nutritions: Common Questions

Does Konjac Root Glucomannan 2000 mg by Nova Nutritions interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Konjac Root Glucomannan 2000 mg has a known interaction with 2,022 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Konjac Root Glucomannan 2000 mg contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
There isn't enough reliable safety data to say it's okay during pregnancy — talk to your doctor first. Little is known about safety while breastfeeding, so caution is advised. Each situation is individual, so get personalized advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
What are the most common side effects?
Abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, gas, nausea, and vomiting are the most common, especially if you take more than 3 grams daily. Drinking plenty of water with it helps prevent these. Rare but serious side effects include choking and intestinal blockage if the capsule isn't swallowed properly with enough liquid.
Does this actually work for high blood pressure?
The evidence isn't strong enough to say whether it helps with high blood pressure. It is possibly effective for constipation, blood sugar control, and high cholesterol based on the data we have.
Why do I need to space it away from my other medications?
Glucomannan thickens in your digestive tract and can reduce how well your body absorbs oral drugs. In a study, it lowered blood levels of the diabetes medication glyburide. Taking your medications at least 2 hours apart helps prevent this problem.
Is this just a filler product with nothing active in it?
No — glucomannan is the active ingredient. Konjac root is a soluble fiber that works for constipation, blood sugar, and cholesterol. The other ingredients in the capsule are inactive materials like cellulose and silica that help hold it together.

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The Full Monographs Behind Konjac Root Glucomannan 2000 mg’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Glucomannan

Interacts with 2,022 drugs

Glucomannan is a soluble fiber from the konjac root that swells into a gel in your stomach, which may help with mild weight loss, constipation, and modestly lowering cholesterol. It is gener...

Read the full Glucomannan monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Konjac Root Glucomannan 2000 mg's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 15 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Glucomannan 15 references
  1. Henry DA, Mitchell AS, Aylward J, et al. Glucomannan and risk of oesophageal obstruction. Br Med J 1986;292:591-2. PubMed
  2. Shima K, Tanaka A, Ikegami H, et al. Effect of dietary fiber, glucomannan, on absorption of sulfonylurea in man. Horm Metab Res 1983;15:1-3. PubMed
  3. Villaverde, A. F., Benlloch, S., Berenguer, M., Miguel, Rayon J., Pina, R., and Berenguer, J. Acute hepatitis of cholestatic type possibly associated with the use of glucomannan (amorphophalus konjac). J Hepatol. 2004;41(6):1061-1062. PubMed
  4. Yoshida, M., Vanstone, C. A., Parsons, W. D., Zawistowski, J., and Jones, P. J. Effect of plant sterols and glucomannan on lipids in individuals with and without type II diabetes. Eur.J Clin Nutr. 2006;60(4):529-537. PubMed
  5. Wood, R. J., Fernandez, M. L., Sharman, M. J., Silvestre, R., Greene, C. M., Zern, T. L., Shrestha, S., Judelson, D. A., Gomez, A. L., Kraemer, W. J., and Volek, J. S. Effects of a carbohydrate-restricted diet with and without supplemental soluble fiber
  6. Vanderbeek, P. B., Fasano, C., O'Malley, G., and Hornstein, J. Esophageal obstruction from a hygroscopic pharmacobezoar containing glucomannan. Clin Toxicol.(Phila) 2007;45(1):80-82. PubMed
  7. Bernstein, J. A., Crandall, M. S., and Floyd, R. Respiratory sensitization of a food manufacturing worker to konjac glucomannan. J Asthma 2007;44(8):675-680. PubMed
  8. Shichijo, K., Kobayashi, Y., Fueki, R., Shimoyama, K., and Masaya, M. [2 cases of konjac bronchial asthma found outside the "konnyaku" producing district]. Arerugi 1969;18(2):97-100.
  9. Carabin IG, Lyon MR, Wood S, et al. Supplementation of the diet with the functional fiber PolyGlycoplex is well tolerated by healthy subjects in a clinical trial. Nutr J 2009;8:9. PubMed
  10. Lyon MR, Reichert RG. The effect of a novel viscous polysaccharide along with lifestyle changes on short-term weight loss and associated risk factors in overweight and obese adults: an observational retrospective clinical program analysis. Altern Med Rev
  11. Lyon M, Wood S, Pelletier X, et al. Effects of a 3-month supplementation with a novel soluble highly viscous polysaccharide on anthropometry and blood lipids in nondieting overweight or obese adults. J Hum Nutr Diet 2011;24(4):351-9. PubMed
  12. Han Y, Zhang L, Liu XQ, Zhao ZJ, Lv LX. Effect of glucomannan on functional constipation in children: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. Asia Pac J Clin Nutr 2017;26(3):471-7.
  13. Health Canada Safety Alert. Health Canada Advises Canadians that natural health products containing glucomannan may cause serious choking if used with insufficient fluid. January 29, 2010. Alert # RA-110003825. https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-
  14. Mortensen A, Aguilar F, Crebelli, et al. EFSA Panel on Food Additives and Nutrient Sources added to Food. Re-evaluation of konjac gum (E 425 i) and konjac glucomannan (E425 ii) as food additives. EFSA Journal 2017;15(6):4864.
  15. Zhang Y, Aldamarany WAS, Song G, et al. Influence of konjac glucomannan and its derivatives on the oral pharmacokinetics of antimicrobial agent in antibiotics cocktails: Keep vigilant on dietary fiber supplement. Int J Biol Macromol 2023;251:126306. PubMed

See these in context on the Glucomannan monograph →

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