Evidence supporting the use of: Isomaltulose
For the health condition: Fat Metabolism (poor)

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 3

Isomaltulose is a disaccharide carbohydrate that is increasingly used in functional foods and sports nutrition due to its unique metabolic effects compared to sucrose and other sugars. Scientific studies have shown that isomaltulose is digested and absorbed more slowly, resulting in a lower glycemic and insulinemic response. This slower release of glucose leads to reduced insulin secretion, which in turn favors a metabolic environment that supports greater utilization of fat as an energy source. Several controlled trials in both healthy and overweight adults have demonstrated that consuming isomaltulose, as opposed to higher-glycemic sugars like sucrose, results in increased rates of fat oxidation during rest and physical activity (Oizumi et al., 2007; König et al., 2012). These effects are attributed to lower circulating insulin levels, which decrease the inhibition of lipolysis and facilitate the mobilization and oxidation of fatty acids. While isomaltulose does not directly "treat" poor fat metabolism as a medical condition, it is supported by moderate scientific evidence for enhancing fat oxidation and may be beneficial as part of dietary strategies aimed at weight management or metabolic health. However, more long-term studies are needed to fully establish its clinical relevance and potential therapeutic applications.

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