The efficacy and function of polydextrose

Polydextrose is not sugar, but a food additive and can also be used as a substitute for sugary foods. Unlike sugary foods, polydextrose does not contain a large amount of sugar, and even if consumed in large quantities, it will not cause sugar accumulation in the human body. As we all know, if the human body consumes too much sugar, it is easy to develop diseases such as hyperglycemia. So, what are the effects and functions of polydextrose?

1. The efficacy and function of polydextrose

1. Regulate lipid metabolism: Polydextrose can form a layer of membrane in the small intestine and wrap up some food fat, which can effectively limit the absorption of fat in the digestive tract, promote the excretion of lipid compounds, increase satiety, and reduce food intake, thereby achieving the effects of regulating blood lipids, reducing fat accumulation, and preventing obesity.

2. Lower cholesterol: Polydextrose can absorb organic molecules such as bile acid and cholesterol variants, inhibit the increase of total cholesterol (TC) concentration, reduce the synthesis and absorption of bile acid and salts, lower human plasma and liver cholesterol levels, prevent and treat coronary artery sclerosis, cholelithiasis and prevent cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.

3. Reduce sugar absorption: Polydextrose can prevent food from fully contacting with digestive juices, inhibit the secretion of glucagon, and slow down the absorption of glucose, thereby lowering postprandial blood sugar levels, giving full play to the role of insulin and preventing diabetes.

4. Prevent and treat constipation: Polydextrose can absorb water and swell in the human intestine and retain water, increase the volume of stool, stimulate intestinal peristalsis, accelerate the frequency of bowel movements, and play a role in moisturizing the intestines and preventing constipation.

5. Detoxification and beauty: Polydextrose can effectively regulate the pH value of the intestine, improve the breeding environment of beneficial bacteria, and rapidly expand the beneficial bacteria such as bifidobacteria, thereby inhibiting the growth of saprophytes, preventing intestinal mucosal atrophy, and promptly excreting toxins and metabolic waste from the body, avoiding the excretion of toxins from the skin, achieving the effect of beautifying the skin and preventing the occurrence of diseases such as hemorrhoids, gastroenteritis, and colon cancer.

Second, the side effects of polydextrose

Polydextrose is an artificial food additive that is a substitute for sugar, starch and fat in many packaged foods and can be used as a leavening agent to enhance the taste of food and reduce calories. It is also used to increase the fiber content of many products and is classified as dietary fiber on nutrition labels. Although the tolerance is high, excessive consumption of this additive may also lead to side effects.

3. Adverse Reactions of Polydextrose

Polydextrose is generally safe when consumed in moderate amounts. However, consuming large amounts may cause side effects such as abdominal cramps and bloating. People who are new to adding polydextrose to their diet should start with small amounts, as it may have a laxative-like effect in new users.