Carbohydrate Absorption

    Last Updated: August 16, 2022

    After being digested, carbohydrates are absorbed by the small intestine, where they enter the bloodstream.

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    Examine Database: Carbohydrate Absorption

    Psyllium
    C
    Small Decrease
    Green Tea Extract
    C
    Moderate Decrease
    Sea Buckthorn
    C
    Small Decrease
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    Examine Database References

    1. Sea Buckthorn - H-M Lehtonen, R Järvinen, K Linderborg, M Viitanen, M Venojärvi, H Alanko, H KallioPostprandial hyperglycemia and insulin response are affected by sea buckthorn (Hippophaë rhamnoides ssp. turkestanica) berry and its ethanol-soluble metabolitesEur J Clin Nutr.(2010 Dec)
    2. Green Tea Extract - Lochocka K, Bajerska J, Glapa A, Fidler-Witon E, Nowak JK, Szczapa T, Grebowiec P, Lisowska A, Walkowiak JGreen tea extract decreases starch digestion and absorption from a test meal in humans: a randomized, placebo-controlled crossover studySci Rep.(2015 Jul 30)
    3. Psyllium - Sierra M, García JJ, Fernández N, Diez MJ, Calle APTherapeutic effects of psyllium in type 2 diabetic patientsEur J Clin Nutr.(2002 Sep)