Glucose management
PROMITOR™ Soluble Corn Fiber has a low glycemic response
Kendall et al. Journal of the American College of Nutrition. 2008; 27:711-8.
- Treatment: 25 grams of PROMITOR™ Soluble Corn Fiber 70 or Resistant Starch 60 or glucose in a drink was fed to 12 people on separate occasions.
- Measurements: Blood sugar and insulin were repeatedly tested during two hours.
- Results: Both products provided a lower rise in blood glucose over 120 minutes after drinking each test drink compared to glucose (see figure below).
- The impact for consumers: These products may be used in foods intended to help maintain healthy blood glucose levels.