Yacon Syrup, the New Weight Loss Syrup!!

If you are a Dr. Oz fan, than you have heard of Yacon, NO not Bacon, Yacon. Yacon is a South American root which has been part of the Andean diet for hundreds of years, Yacon is also believed to help promote a healthy weight and weight loss. Yacon can also support good digestion and regulare blood sugar, without taking medication. Now Yacon is offered in a syrup for easy consummation.The syrup, distilled from the Peruvian tuber yacon -- contains up to 50 percent fructooligosacharides, or FOS. FOS, classified as a prebiotic, is a non-caloric sweetener and also a fiber source.
A study conducted in 2009, published by Clinical Nutrition, followed 55 obese Argentjne women who took about 3-4 teaspoons of Yacon syrup everyday. The women also reduced their calories intake slightly and walked for 45 minutes twice a week. After 120 days, those women who did not take Yacon did not experience any significant changes, but the women who did take Yacon lost an average of 33 pounds, and 4 inches off the waist. Those women also had improved insulin levels, dramatic drop in bad cholesterol and more frequent bowel movements.
This lead Dr Oz, and his team to do their own research, they gathered several viewers who wanted to lose weight to try Yacon syrup for 28 days. They called in the Yacon Project, and had 60 women eat one teaspoon of the syrup with or before each meal for four weeks. They were told not to otherwise alter their usual exercise and eating habits. 40 of the 60 women completed the project, the results are below
Of the forty women:

• 29 (73%) of the women lost weight
• 14 women lost five pounds or more
• Average weight loss was 2.9 pounds
• Average reduction in waist size was 1.9 inches
• Total weight lost among all the women was 153 pounds
• 27 (68%) recommended yacon as a weight loss tool

Yacon syrup is high in prebiotics, such as inulin and fructooligosaccharides (FOS). The concentration of FOS, which are sugars found naturally in many plants, is particularly high in yacon syrup. FOS resist breakdown by enzymes in the human digestive system and reach the colon without being digested. This means that Yacon syrup is very low in calories (about 20 calories per tablespoon). FOS also acts as a soluble fiber, which increases stool bulk to help prevent and control constipation. Yacon has the potential to help with metabolic syndrome, high cholesterol and diabetes. Yacon consumption also appears to increase absorption of dietary minerals, and may make calcium more bioavailable. Studies have shown this could help increase bone density and delay the progression of osteoporosis. Studies also show that neutraceuticals, especially fructans such as Yacon, may increase the efficiency of the immune system, lower infection risk and reduce digestive allergies. People who frequently suffer from diarrhea or loose stools may want to avoid Yacon, as in larger amounts Yacon syrup may cause diarrhea, bloating, flatulence and nausea. 

Do not take Yacon if you are allergic to it or related foods such as sunflower seeds. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor before trying Yacon. It has also been recommended to only consume the syrup, and not take Yacon in any other form, such as teabag, which has not yielded the same results and has caused some problems in lab tests. You can purchase the syrup mainly online on amazon, and according to GNC, they will be carrying it soon!