Two related questions came in from two different readers:
Q: Can I take the PGX or PolyGlycopleX, a water soluble plant fibre, along with my Coumadin (warfarin)?
Q: I’ve been checking the internet for some low-fat crock pot recipes, and one website kept mentioning Miracle Noodles. Have you ever heard of them? They seem harmless enough, so I thought I might try some, but I wanted to check with you first.
A: This is not the first time that I have been asked about these products. In addition to many brand names, such as PGX and PolyGlycoplex, you’ll also find a related product that folks eat, Glucomannan. This is a calorie free starch that’s generally used as a thickener, as well as in a host of nutritional supplements, but is also made into calorie free noodles such as the Miracle Noodles. PGX, PolyGlycopleX, Glucomannan, etc.
