Glossary G

Gastric Banding is referring to a surgical procedure in which a band made of special material is placed around the stomach near its upper end, creating a small pouch and a narrow passage into the larger remainder of the stomach.

Gastric Bypass refers to a type of operation that combines the creation of a small stomach pouch to restrict food intake and the construction of bypasses of the Duodenum and other segments of the small intestine to cause malabsorption (decreased absorption of nutrients).

Glucomannan refers to an herbal supplement that is said to contribute to Weight loss by delaying the absorption of glucose from the intestines.

Guarana refers to a nervous system stimulant derived from the seeds of a Brazilian plant of the same name, it is often found in herbal supplements that promote Weight loss.