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腸で吸収される糖質、されない糖質？―羅漢果やオリゴ糖が“糖質オフ”とされる理由―

「糖質＝太る」「糖質＝血糖値が上がる」そんなイメージをお持ちの方も多いかもしれません。けれど実は、すべての糖質が同じように腸で吸収されるわけではありません。 今回は、✔ 腸で“吸収される糖質”✔ 腸で“吸収されにくい（されない）糖質”の違いを整理しながら、羅漢果やオリゴ糖がなぜ“糖質オフ”につながるのかを解説します。 ■ 腸で吸収される糖質とは？ 代表的なのが、 ブドウ糖（グルコース）,果糖...

What is "low carb"? Is it too late to ask now? Definition and concept

In recent years, the term "low-carb" has become more common in convenience stores and supermarkets. There are an increasing number of products with reduced sugar content, such as bread, sweets, and...

Have you heard the term "carbohydrate fatigue" around town lately?

Many people today suffer from chronic ailments such as "I just can't shake off the fatigue," "I feel extremely sleepy in the afternoon," and "I can't concentrate for long." The cause of these probl...

Glycation of the body accelerates aging!? What is the invisible enemy "AGEs"?

Are you aware of the phenomenon called "glycation" that occurs in our bodies every day? It may not be a term you're familiar with, but if you care about beauty and health, it's a keyword you'll ...

The mechanism by which humans perceive sweetness

Many people feel that eating sweet things makes them happy. However, our ability to sense sweetness involves an intricate mechanism that links the brain and body. ① The taste buds on the tongue...

If you're on a diet, we recommend almond chocolate!

When you hear the word almond chocolate, many people may imagine it to be sweet and likely to make you fat. However, in fact, if you eat it in moderation, it can be used as a snack that won't make...