Overview
Rare sugar with minimal calories.
Mechanism of action
Not metabolized; inhibits intestinal sucrase.
Effects on the body
Organ system effects
Evidence-based benefits
Lowers postprandial glucose
Moderate evidencePotential side effects
- · GI upset at high dose
Drug interactions
No notable interactions reported.
Supplement interactions
None listed.
No specific avoidances listed.
Dosing & bioavailability
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Scientific evidence (8)
Allulose and glucose
Hayashi N, et al.
26 adults
Reduced postprandial glucose response.
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