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L-Arabinose

Sucrase inhibitor for glycemic control.

Overview

Sucrase inhibitor for glycemic control.

Natural sources
    Common forms

      Mechanism of action

      Inhibits intestinal sucrase.

      Pathways

        Effects on the body

        Organ system effects

        Evidence-based benefits

        Reduces post-meal glucose

        Moderate evidence

        Potential side effects

        Common
        • · Bloating
        Rare
          Serious

            Drug interactions

            No notable interactions reported.

            Supplement interactions

            Pairs well with

            None listed.

            Avoid combining with

            No specific avoidances listed.

            Dosing & bioavailability

            Typical dose
            1.5–3 g

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            Scientific evidence (8)

            RCTAm J Clin Nutr · 2011

            L-arabinose and glucose

            Krog-Mikkelsen I, et al.

            15 adults

            Key findings

            Reduced post-sucrose glucose spike.

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

            PubMed: L-Arabinose — Reduces post-meal glucose

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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            Systematic reviewGoogle Scholar · 1970

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