Complex carbohydrates in the prevention of nocturnal hypoglycaemia in diabetic children

Article Abstract:

Uncooked cornstarch, a complex carbohydrate source, as a bedtime snack for the prevention of nocturnal hypoglycemia in nine diabetic children was tested. Results showed that six children had blood glucose levels < or = to 3.0 mmol/l or symptoms of impending hypoglycemia after the standard snack with three requiring a second snack through the night. Four children needed intervention after being given a solution of raw cornstarch with two requiring second intervention through the night. Thus, raw cornstarch, as a source of complex carbohydrates, did not prevent nocturnal hypoglycemia but blood glucose levels declined slower after the standard snack.

Health aspects, Juvenile diabetes, Cornstarch, Diabetes in children

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The impact of complex carbohydrates on energy balance

Article Abstract:

The estimation of dietary energy is obtained from the net energy evaluation equation utilizing determinations of gross energy, unavailable complex carbohydrate (U) and nitrogen. The net energy obtained during carbohydrate fermentation is approximately half of the energy fermented. Less disease risks are noticed for lower body weights formed due to regular intake of higher-U diets. During constant gross energy intake, the influence of U intake on body weight is given by the ratio of accessory energy losses due to U consumption to the energy loss used to cause a change in 1 kg body weight.

Research, Analysis, Observations, Energy metabolism, Bioenergetics, Body weight, Complex carbohydrate diet

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Hydrogen and methane breath tests for evaluation of resistant carbohydrates

Article Abstract:

The use of methane and breath tests in the determination of resistant carbohydrates was evaluated on the basis of their beackground, principles, techniques, limitations and advantages. It was shown that a properly standardized and interpreted breath test will provide a simple, non-invasive and efficient method of determining carbohydrate malabsorption. There is not enough data to validate the use of methane in breath tests.

Evaluation, Testing, Methane, Carbohydrates, Hydrogen

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