topic Re: Is anyone trying Yacon Syrup? in Wellness

Is anyone trying Yacon Syrup?

violann — Fri, 30 May 2014 18:19:32 GMT

I am. I'd be thrilled if it shook up my month(s) long weight loss plateau, but even if not, there are quite a few other potential benefits. Definitely worth a trial, at least!

Re: Is anyone trying Yacon Syrup?

lovescats — Fri, 30 May 2014 18:25:19 GMT

If this was just on dr oz recently I sort of believe the people that said it didn't work

Re: Is anyone trying Yacon Syrup?

Happy Elizabeth — Fri, 30 May 2014 18:34:08 GMT

I love Yacon syrup, and have used it for years. Had no idea people were claiming it helps lose weight. Well, it hasn't worked for me lol! I make great hemp seed butter using yacon. Very yummy, but hardly a weight loss aid.

Re: Is anyone trying Yacon Syrup?

ahoymate — Fri, 30 May 2014 18:35:36 GMT

Hope in a bottle

Re: Is anyone trying Yacon Syrup?

gazelle77 — Fri, 30 May 2014 18:46:44 GMT

This show on this last week on OZ with the Yakon syrup was a rerun. the Great OZ said it was a huge monumental break through in weight loss.....oh plezzzzzzz!!! This quack needs to go back to the operating room.

Re: Is anyone trying Yacon Syrup?

wellergirl — Fri, 30 May 2014 18:47:32 GMT

I tried it a few months ago, a teaspoon before every meal and it did nothing but give me gas. I purchased organic syrup by Amazon Therapeutic Labs from Swanson. If you do try it make sure whatever brand you purchase is a pure syrup and not a proprietary blend. Its not easy to find and it is constantly on back order on many online sites.

Re: Is anyone trying Yacon Syrup?

Writertoo — Fri, 30 May 2014 18:50:38 GMT

I was excited when I heard the promos for Dr. Oz's show about a new weight-loss product....but then I found out it makes you poop numerous times a day (in some people). I don't need help in that area, so I think I'm going to pass.

Re: Is anyone trying Yacon Syrup?

violann — Fri, 30 May 2014 19:14:36 GMT

On 5/30/2014 gazelle77 said: This show on this last week on OZ with the Yakon syrup was a rerun. the Great OZ said it was a huge monumental break through in weight loss.....oh plezzzzzzz!!! This quack needs to go back to the operating room.

No, actually he said nothing of the kind...... But anyway, the "benefits" if it works at all, should be fine for me. I took 2 teaspoonfuls last night an hour before supper, and was even more satisfied with my supper than usual. Forme, I could notice a positive difference.

Re: Is anyone trying Yacon Syrup?

gazelle77 — Fri, 30 May 2014 19:16:24 GMT

On 5/30/2014 violann said:
On 5/30/2014 gazelle77 said: This show on this last week on OZ with the Yakon syrup was a rerun. the Great OZ said it was a huge monumental break through in weight loss.....oh plezzzzzzz!!! This quack needs to go back to the operating room.
No, actually he said nothing of the kind...... But anyway, the "benefits" if it works at all, should be fine for me. I took 2 teaspoonfuls last night an hour before supper, and was even more satisfied with my supper than usual. Forme, I could notice a positive difference.

Yes he did say something of the kind...listen to the previews of the show...

Re: Is anyone trying Yacon Syrup?

lovescats — Fri, 30 May 2014 20:14:47 GMT

This is a quote from dr oz's website but when I read it I think they should have included the 20 who did not complete the project

We asked 60 women to eat one teaspoon of yacon syrup with or before each meal (breakfast, lunch and dinner) for four weeks. They were told not to otherwise change their usual diets or exercise habits. Forty of the 60 women completed the project. Of these 40 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

Re: Is anyone trying Yacon Syrup?

hckynut — Fri, 30 May 2014 20:35:17 GMT

Never heard of it. Is the latest $$$ grab for??

Re: Is anyone trying Yacon Syrup?

JustJules — Fri, 30 May 2014 20:40:55 GMT

I've never heard of it either. I was thinking maybe it's something you put on pancakes, but doesn't sound like it. How do you even pronounce Yacon anyway? Does it rhyme with "bacon" or more like "yack-on"...like makes you yack? I drink aloe vera juice and that stuff is bad enough, think I'll pass on this.

Re: Is anyone trying Yacon Syrup?

violann — Sat, 31 May 2014 13:43:30 GMT

Thanks for the suggestion, gazelle. My statement, like yours, was an exaggeration. I did listen to the show preview before I posted. I do not ever try anyone's weight loss suggestion unless it stands to do something more than cosmetic for me. This contains a concentration of nutrients that I believe are a useful addition to my health regime. Most people who have dealt with weight problems for an extended period of time know from experience that no one solution works for everyone. Just yesterday I had a discussion with my doctor about my present eating management routine, and received his support for the direction I've chosen. If it works for me, and it appears it might, I'll give it a try. My question was fairly specific and did not solicit editorials about the source.

Re: Is anyone trying Yacon Syrup?

EnglishRose88 — Sat, 31 May 2014 16:11:08 GMT

I thought there was a typo in the title of this thread. I thought it was supposed to be Bacon Syrup! I was about to go out to buy some! Silly me!

Re: Is anyone trying Yacon Syrup?

violann — Sat, 31 May 2014 17:27:31 GMT

On 5/31/2014 LadyBug77 said: I thought there was a typo in the title of this thread. I thought it was supposed to be Bacon Syrup! I was about to go out to buy some! Silly me!

I could definitely go for that too!

Re: Is anyone trying Yacon Syrup?

watcher513 — Mon, 02 Jun 2014 02:10:27 GMT

Well, I don't know about the syrup but back in 2008 there was a lot of discussion on a low-carb message board (LCHF) about yacon powder being used as a replacement for molassas. It's very low on the Glycemic Index (1). Some people were adding 1/4 tsp. to a cup of granular artificial sweetener to make brown sugar. I suppose the syrup could be used also for that.