Doctors warns against ‘most dangerous carbohydrate’: ‘Can raise blood sugar from 200 to 250 mg/dL’
Dr Obaidur Rahman, an orthopaedic and sports surgeon, has warned against what he calls the "most dangerous carbohydrate," industrial starches. These highly processed substances, often found in packaged foods, can cause rapid spikes in blood sugar levels, potentially leading to insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, fatty liver, poor gut health, and joint inflammation.
While Dr. Rahman's concerns about industrial starches are valid, it is essential to note that not all industrial starches behave the same. Some modified or resistant starches are designed to digest more slowly, which may help to blunt post-meal glucose rise. Dr. Raju Vaishya, a senior consultant orthopaedic and joint replacement surgeon, clarifies that industrial starches such as maltodextrin and glucose syrup can be digested faster than the starch in whole foods, leading to a higher and quicker blood glucose response per gram.
However, he also emphasizes that the impact of industrial starches on health depends on various factors, such as portion size, frequency, and the overall food matrix, including the presence of fibre, protein, and fat.
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