Glucomannan+
by Swanson Best Weight-Control Formulas · capsule · 300 capsules
- Off the market since December 2023 (NIH)
- UPC 0 87614 04090 5
- DSLD label 78575
- Serving 2 capsules
- 150 servings
Glucomannan+ by Swanson Best Weight-Control Formulas lists 9 ingredients, 9 with an amount per serving of 2 capsules, such as 100 mcg of chromium, 300 mg of konjac glucomannan, 200 mg of apple pectin and 200 mg of LipoSan ultra chitosan. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on November 20, 2017.
What is in Glucomannan+?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 2 capsules. The capsule beside an amount places it among every product in the NIH database that lists the same ingredient: the bar is the middle half of their amounts, the line in it the median, the whiskers the 10th and 90th percentiles; the green tick is the FDA Daily Value and the red dashed tick the adult upper limit (IOM).
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV | Among products listing it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chromiumas Chromax Chromium PicolinateChromium (Form: from Chromax Chromium Picolinate) | 100 mcg | 285% | 47% of 7,825 products listing chromium give more (median 100 mcg). |
| Konjac Glucomannan | 300 mg | 71% of 130 products listing glucomannan give more (median 1 g). | |
| Apple Pectin | 200 mg | Higher than 66% of 526 products listing pectin (median 86 mg). | |
| LipoSan Ultra Chitosanas ShellfishLipoSan Ultra Chitosan (Form: from Shellfish) | 200 mg | 79% of 77 products listing chitosan give more (median 1 g). | |
| Guar Gum | 200 mg | 80% of 128 products listing guar give more (median 651.5 mg). | |
| Oat Bran Fiber | 200 mg | 59% of 142 products listing oat fiber give more (median 375 mg). | |
| Psyllium husk Fiber | 200 mg | 80% of 261 products listing psyllium fiber give more (median 1.47 g). | |
| Gymnema sylvestre extractas Gymnemic AcidsGymnema sylvestre extract (Form: 25% Gymnemic Acids) PlantPart: leaves Genus: Gymnema Species: sylvestre | 50 mg | 77% of 444 products listing gymnema give more (median 200 mg). | |
| L-Carnitineas L-Carnitine TartrateL-Carnitine (Form: from L-Carnitine Tartrate) | 20 mg | 91% of 1,338 products listing L-carnitine give more (median 500 mg). |
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 78575 (entered November 20, 2017), version 9.4.0. See the label on DSLD. Amounts are what the maker printed; DSLD does not test products. Daily Values: the FDA's Daily Value page.
Is that a lot?
The rows in the top or bottom tenth of the products that list the same ingredient, and any above the adult upper limit at the most servings a day the directions give:
- 91% of the 1,338 products that print an amount of L-carnitine list more than its 20 mg of L-carnitine (median 500 mg).
The NIH database records one serving a day from the label's directions; its % Daily Values are for adults and children 4 or more years of age. The directions as printed are further down this page.
The Tolerable Upper Intake Level is the most of a nutrient per day, from food, water and supplements together, that is likely to pose no risk for almost all adults (Institute of Medicine, 2011). It does not apply under medical supervision. This page compares labels; it is not medical advice.
Sources: amounts from the DSLD label; Daily Values from 21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(iv); adult upper limits from the Institute of Medicine's DRI summary tables (2011). How positions are computed.
Which products have the closest formulas?
The products whose ingredient lists overlap most with Glucomannan+'s, rare ingredients counting for more.
- Glucomannan+Swanson 8 shared, 76% alike
- Fiber Fusion Daily Incrediberry-FlavoredEnzymatic Therapy · off the market 5 shared, 50% alike
- Fiber Fusion Plus Daily Cleansing FiberEnzymatic Therapy · off the market 5 shared, 50% alike
- Fiber Fusion PlusEnzymatic Therapy · off the market 5 shared, 46% alike
- Fiber Fusion Daily Gentle Cleansing FiberEnzymatic Therapy · off the market 5 shared, 46% alike
- Fiber Fusion Daily FiberNature's Way 4 shared, 43% alike
Source: ingredient lists of every product's current label in DSLD (version 9.4.0); similarity weights each shared ingredient by how rare it is.
What does the label say about taking it?
Quoted from the label as DSLD transcribed it: the maker's words, including any claim about what the product does, which the FDA has not evaluated and PlainVitamins does not endorse.
- Directions
- Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take two capsules before each meal with a full 8-ounce glass of water or as recommended by your healthcare provider.
- Warnings
- Do not use if seal is broken.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Warning: Consult your healthcare provider before use if you are pregnant, nursing or taking prescription medications, especially medications that affect blood sugar levels.
- Because this formula may enhance sensitivity to insulin and affect glucose levels, diabetics and hypoglycemics should consult their healthcare provider before using this product.
- Storage
- Store in a cool, dry place.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 78575.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Gelatin, Calcium Palmitate, Rice Flour, Silica.
How many labels does Glucomannan+ have?
One label is on file, entered on November 20, 2017.
- Label 78575 (current) Entered November 20, 2017 · off the market December 1, 2023 · 300 capsules · UPC 0 87614 04090 5
DSLD also links this label to: Glucomannan+ (image difference, same product).
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names Swanson Health Products (distributor), Fargo, ND. All Swanson Best Weight-Control Formulas products.