Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry
Vol. 6, Issue 2 (2017)
Resistant starch: Importance, categories, food sources and physiological effects
Author(s):
E Jyothsna and Dr. TV Hymavathi
Abstract:
The present day resistant starch consumption has become popular as it proved to improve insulin sensitivity, lower blood sugar levels, reduces appetite and has beneficial effects on colon. Resistant starch has various benefits for metabolic health. It also has a "second meal effect" - meaning that if you eat resistant starch with breakfast, it will also lower the blood sugar spike at lunch. The aim of present study is ascertain the importance of consumption of resistance starch and to understand its effects.
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E Jyothsna and Dr. TV Hymavathi. Resistant starch: Importance, categories, food sources and physiological effects. J Pharmacogn Phytochem 2017;6(2):67-69.