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What is Maltodextrin — and Why It Has a Higher GI Than Sugar
It doesn't appear in the sugar total on nutrition labels. It's classified as a carbohydrate. Most people have never heard of it. And it has a glycemic index higher than pure glucose.
GI 105
Maltodextrin's glycemic index
Table sugar is only 65
Table sugar is only 65
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Ingredient Deep Dive
What is Maltodextrin — and Why It Has a Higher GI Than Sugar
It's in hundreds of health products and doesn't count as sugar on nutrition labels. Here's what it actually does to your blood sugar.
Ingredient Deep Dive
What Are Corn Syrup Solids in Your Coffee Creamer?
Corn syrup solids are the primary sweetener in most popular coffee creamers — consumed every morning on an empty stomach. Here's what they are and what they do to your blood sugar.
Ingredient Deep Dive
What is Maltitol — and Why It Causes Digestive Issues
Maltitol is the most common sweetener in sugar free candy. It still raises blood sugar and causes digestive issues. Here's what you need to know before buying sugar free products.
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What Does GGT Mean on a Blood Test — and Why It Matters
GGT is one of the most sensitive markers for hidden sugar damage. Here's what it measures, what elevated GGT means, and why doctors often dismiss it.
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60+ Names for Sugar on Ingredient Labels
Sugar hides under 60+ different names on ingredient labels — from dextrose to brown rice syrup. A categorized reference to spot every one of them fast.
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