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Glucomannan May Cause Choking if Not Taken with Fluid

Glucomannan May Cause Choking if Not Taken with Fluid
(Date Posted: 1/31/2010)

On January 29, 2010, the Canadian health department, Health Canada, adised that natural health products containing the ingredient glucomannan in tablet, capsule or powder form have a potential for harm if taken without at least 8 ounces of water or other fluid. The risk includes choking and/or blockage of the throat, esophagus or intestine, according to international adverse reaction case reports. It is also important to note that these products should NOT be taken immediately before going to bed.
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Nova from Wegmans they had no baked salmon.
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Did you bring back some lox?
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I enjoy going to Nova Scotia
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What did you do, move to Canada?  I mean, this has been known forever.  It's a big hunk of fiber.  Sometimes gets stuck in the intestinal tract, too, causing wonderful bouts of gas.  
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