Summary: <p>Today, we’re going to talk about the carbohydrate that’s more dangerous than sugar: maltodextrin. </p> <p><br></p> <p>Of all the ultra-processed food ingredients, I consider this one the worst. </p> <p><br></p> <p>Maltodextrin is GMO, refined, and highly processed. It can lead to belly fat, diabetes, and gut inflammation, yet it’s considered safe. </p> <p><br></p> <p>Even though maltodextrin is not a sugar and it’s not sweet, it behaves like sugar in the body. It’s also higher than sugar on the glycemic index. </p> <p><br></p> <p>Maltodextrin is an ingredient in many different products, from chips to seasonings, supplements, and infant formulas. It’s even in certain drinks like light beer, energy drinks, and sports drinks. </p> <p><br></p> <p>Because it’s not classified as a sugar, maltodextrin can also be added to sugar-free products even though it behaves like a sugar. </p> <p><br></p> <p>Maltodextrin is a filler ingredient, and there are loopholes that companies can use to legally add it to their products. </p> <p><br></p> <p>Other names for maltodextrin are dextrin, modified food starch, glucose syrup, corn starch, food starch, and corn syrup. </p> <p><br></p> <p>It’s crucial to start reading the ingredients in your products to avoid dangerous ingredients like maltodextrin. </p> <p><br></p> <p>SUBSCRIBE TO MY NEWSLETTER HERE: <a href="https://drbrg.co/4a8SkDS" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://drbrg.co/4a8SkDS</a></p>
