Polyglycoplex

PolyGlycopleX or PGX is a dietary super fibre discovered at the University of Toronto by Dr. David Jenkins and his team, who were also responsible for developing the glycemic index. PGX is described as "the most viscous and soluble fibre ever discovered". [Magnan, Michelle, "Sugar cited as key hunger culprit", "Saskatoon Star-Phoenix" 7 March 2008, p.E-8, reprinted from "The Calgary Herald"]

Dr. Michael Lyon claims five grams (³/₁₆ oz) of PGX will absorb one liter (35.2 oz) of water, equal to some five or six times as much usual dietary fibre. [Magnan, p.E-11.]

According to Lyon, this amounts to eating more without adding calories, helps regulate appetite, and reduces the absorption of carbohydrates, which lowers the glycemic index [Magnan, p.E-11.] In someone at a healthy weight, not overweight or obese, it could "virtually eliminate appetite" [Magnan, p.E-11.]

Use of such fibre supplements are commonplace, but require blood tests to confirm iron and electrolyte levels are correct, and ensure proper absorption of proteins, warns dietician Kelly Erdman of the University of Calgary's Sport Medicine Center. [Magnan, p.E-11.] Also, it is necessary to guard against dehydration. [Magnan, p.E-11.]

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*Magnan, Michelle, "Sugar cited as key hunger culprit", "Saskatoon Star-Phoenix" 7 March 2008, p.E-8 (reprinted from "The Calgary Herald").
*Lyon, Michael, Dr., and Murray, Michael, Dr. "Hunger Free Forever: The New Science of Appetite Control". Atria Books.