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Dr. Berg’s Healthy Keto and Intermittent Fasting Podcast

The CARB More Deadly than Sugar (SURPRISING)

Dec 26, 2023
07:39
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Discover the dangers of maltodextrin, a carbohydrate more harmful than sugar. Learn how it can lead to belly fat, diabetes, and gut inflammation. Find out about its presence in various food products and how it can be labeled as zero on nutrition labels. Uncover the loophole that allows it to bypass FDA approval.
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Quick takeaways

  • Maltodextrin, a highly processed carbohydrate, can lead to belly fat, diabetes, and gut inflammation.
  • Maltodextrin exploits labeling loopholes and can legally claim to be a carbohydrate despite being worse than sugar.

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The Danger of Maltodextrin

Maltodextrin is a carbohydrate that is considered safe but can be more dangerous than actual sugar. It behaves like sugar on the glycemic index and ranks higher than glucose. It is found in numerous products such as chips, crackers, bread, pasta, cereals, soups, energy drinks, protein powders, and condiments. Manufacturers can label products as zero carbohydrates if they contain less than five grams per serving, creating a loophole. Maltodextrin is used as a filler in many foods, but it can cause belly fat, diabetes, gut inflammation, and a less diverse gut microbiome. The highly processed nature of maltodextrin, often derived from GMO corn, makes it less nutritious than other starches. Consumers should be cautious and read labels to avoid this ingredient.

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