Resistant Starch vs. Maltodextrin: Protecting Your Blood Sugar with Dr. Urban A. Kiernan

Send us Fan Mail In this eye-opening episode of Decoding Health, Dr. Urban A. Kiernan reveals the hidden truth about Maltodextrin, a ubiquitous additive lurking in countless processed foods, often marketed as 'healthy' or 'sugar-free.' Learn why this common anti-caking agent, found in everything from protein powders to artificial sweeteners like Splenda, can wreak havoc on your metabolic health by causing significant blood sugar and insulin spikes, inadvertently pushing your body into a fat-storage mode.  Dr. Kiernan breaks down the science behind its high glycemic index and explains the crucial difference between maltodextrin and beneficial resistant starches. Discover how to identify this sneaky ingredient on food labels and protect yourself from its metabolic consequences. What You'll Learn: - What maltodextrin is and its common uses in processed foods. - Why maltodextrin, despite not being classified as a 'sugar,' leads to blood sugar and insulin spikes. - How maltodextrin's high glycemic index impacts your metabolic health and fat storage. - The presence of maltodextrin in 'sugar-free' products like protein powders and artificial sweeteners (e.g., Splenda). - The scientific distinction between maltodextrin and resistant starches. - Practical tips for identifying maltodextrin on food labels and making healthier choices. Don't let hidden ingredients derail your health journey; empower yourself with knowledge to make informed dietary decisions. Stay curious, stay healthy! #Maltodextrin #HiddenSugar #DecodingHealth #MetabolicHealth #BloodSugar Are you eager to explore more about health and wellness? Discover an all natural solution to combating the GLP-1 Receptor Agonist craze. Click on the link below and explore the Feel Great System - a clinically proven approach to boosting natural GLP-1 production, suppressing appetite and improving both your metabolism and weight. https://ufeelgreat.com/usa/en/c/LiveFree As a Decoding Health viewer, you get wholesale pricing and a money back guarantee. Give it a try and let us know your results. https://imbiopharma.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/urban-a-kiernan-ph-d-8568b621/ https://www.youtube.com/@DecodingHealthPodcast Thank you to our sponsor - iMetabolic Biopharma Corporation: Together, we can be the next stage in developing a revolutionary approach to drug discovery.  We give communities the opportunity to invest in their own health as we improve how drugs are discovered to make them more effective and affordable. Visit https://imbiopharma.com/ to learn more. This show is proudly produced at **PS Studios** — learn more https://www.psstudios.co