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What are Yacon's other names?

• Aicama
• Diet potato
• Jicama
• Smallanthus sonchifolius
• Yacon potato
• Yacon strawberry
• Yacon Syrup

What is Yacon's recommended dosage?

No intake information available.

What supplements interact with Yacon?

Yacon and Calcium

1 synergy Increase of Absorption

Yacon and Magnesium

1 synergy Increase of Absorption

What can Yacon help with?

What is Yacon used for?

Yacon for Digestion

1 study Moderately Positive Yacon markedly accelerates colonic transit in healthy individuals. Further studies are needed in constipated patients to confirm these preliminary data. Due to the low caloric content of yacon, the root could be a useful treatment in constipated diabetics or obese patients.

Yacon for Weight loss

1 study Slightly Positive Yacon syrup is a good source of fructooligosaccharides and its long-term consumption produced beneficial health effects on obese pre-menopausal women with insulin resistance.

Yacon for Heart health

1 study Slightly Positive Yacon syrup is a good source of fructooligosaccharides and its long-term consumption produced beneficial health effects on obese pre-menopausal women with insulin resistance.

Yacon for Insulin control

1 study Slightly Positive Yacon syrup is a good source of fructooligosaccharides and its long-term consumption produced beneficial health effects on obese pre-menopausal women with insulin resistance.

What are Yacon's effects on the body?

Yacon for the Digestive System

2 studies Yacon markedly accelerates colonic transit in healthy individuals. Further studies are needed in constipated patients to confirm these preliminary data. Due to the low caloric content of yacon, the root could be a useful treatment in constipated diabetics or obese patients. Yacon syrup is a good source of fructooligosaccharides and its long-term consumption produced beneficial health effects on obese pre-menopausal women with insulin resistance.

Yacon for the Cardiovascular System

1 study Yacon syrup is a good source of fructooligosaccharides and its long-term consumption produced beneficial health effects on obese pre-menopausal women with insulin resistance.

Yacon for the Endocrine System

1 study Yacon syrup is a good source of fructooligosaccharides and its long-term consumption produced beneficial health effects on obese pre-menopausal women with insulin resistance.