diction. the root is not diction, it is: dict (Latin root to say) add the prefix contra- get the verb: contradict = to speak against add the suffix -ion to make it a n â¦ oun: contradiction.
Glucuronolactone benefit and side effects, found in energy drinks. October 24 2015 by Ray Sahelian, M.D. Glucuronolactone is found naturally in the body as a substance produced by the metabolism of glucose in the human liver. Glucuronolactone is a popular ingredient in energy drinks. Most of these drinks contain caffeine, but glucuronolactone is included because it is thought to fight fatigue and provide a sense of well-being.
Glucomannan is a sugar made from the root of the konjac plant (Amorphophallus konjac). Glucommanan powder, capsules, and tablets are used as medicine. Glucomannan is used for constipation, weight loss in adults and children, type 2 diabetes, blood sugar control, and lowering cholesterol. In foods, glucomannan is used as a thickener or gelling agent. Glucommanan flour and powder are used in food.