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Allulose

Rare sugar with minimal calories.

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Overview

Rare sugar with minimal calories.

Natural sources
  • Endogenously produced or biosynthesized molecule
  • Standardized pharmaceutical- or food-grade supplement
  • Combined with cofactors that improve absorption or activity
Common forms
  • Capsule or softgel
  • Powder
  • Sublingual or buccal
  • Liposomal liquid

Mechanism of action

Not metabolized; inhibits intestinal sucrase.

Pathways
  • · Not metabolized
  • · inhibits intestinal sucrase

Effects on the body

Decreases
postprandial glucose

Organ system effects

Liver

Allulose affects hepatic insulin sensitivity, lipid handling, or glucose disposal.

Evidence-based benefits

Lowers postprandial glucose

Moderate evidence

Potential side effects

Common
  • · GI upset at high dose
Rare
    Serious

      Drug interactions

      Prescription medications (general)
      Always disclose Allulose use to your prescriber — additive, antagonistic, or pharmacokinetic interactions are possible.
      minor

      Supplement interactions

      Pairs well with
      • A high-quality multivitamin
        Covers micronutrient cofactors that support most supplement pathways.
      • Omega-3 (EPA/DHA)
        Foundational anti-inflammatory support that complements most regimens.
      Avoid combining with

      No specific avoidances listed.

      Dosing & bioavailability

      Typical dose
      5–10 g
      Best form
      Most evidence is based on the capsule or softgel form.
      Timing
      Consistent daily timing recommended; split larger doses if GI tolerance is a concern.
      With food?
      With a meal containing fat for fat-soluble compounds; otherwise either.

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      Scientific evidence8Show studies
      RCTBiosci Biotechnol Biochem · 2010

      Allulose and glucose

      Hayashi N, et al.

      26 adults

      Key findings

      Reduced postprandial glucose response.

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      Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

      PubMed: Allulose — Lowers postprandial glucose

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      Live results for "Allulose Lowers postprandial glucose" across the PubMed/MEDLINE peer-reviewed index.

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      Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

      PubMed: Allulose — randomized controlled trial

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      Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

      PubMed: Allulose — meta-analysis

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      Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

      PubMed: Allulose — pharmacokinetics

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      Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

      PubMed: Allulose — safety adverse events

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      Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

      PubMed: Allulose — dose response

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      Systematic reviewGoogle Scholar · 1970

      Google Scholar: Allulose — clinical evidence

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      Key findings

      Includes preprints, theses, and journal articles. Useful for tracking citation counts and follow-on work.

      Open study
      Educational use only. This profile is not medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting any supplement, especially if you take prescription medication or have a chronic condition.

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