March 28, 2007 4:58 AM PDT. HOLLYWOOD, Fl. (March 26, 2007) ? The diet pill industry is set to be rocked by a coroner?s announcement earlier today that model and TrimSpa spokeswoman Anna Nicole Smith was on a host of prescription drugs including weight loss medication, when she died last month.
GLUCOMANNAN Side Effects & Safety. Glucomannan powder or flour is LIKELY SAFE when consumed as food. Glucomannan powder and capsules are POSSIBLY SAFE for most adults and children when used in medicinal amounts for up to 4 months. However, solid tablets containing glucomannan are POSSIBLY UNSAFE for adults and LIKELY UNSAFE for children. These can sometimes cause blockages of the throat or intestines.
1 If your health care provider agrees it is safe, you can empty out the capsules or break/crush the pills. 2  In order to make crushing easier, first moisten the pill with a few drops of water and let it soften for approximately 15 minutes.3  After 15 minutes, you can crush the pills between two spoons. If your health care provider agrees it is safe, you can empty out the capsules or break/crush the pills. 2  In order to make crushing easier, first moisten the pill with a few drops of water and let it soften for approximately 15 minutes.