Allulose

Allulose is a low calorie sugar with the same clean, sweet taste you expect from sugar.

• Uses
• Benefits
• Cautions
• Interactions
• Other names
• References

Uses

• Commercial uses of the sugar are underway by at least two manufacturers, both of whom are marketing their variants as low-calorie sweeteners in beverages, yogurt, ice cream, baked goods, and other typically high-calorie items

Benefits

• Health benefits of psicose may include improved insulin resistance, antioxidant enhancement and formation, and hypoglycemic controls.
• It’s been shown to resist fermentation by your gut bacteria, minimizing the likelihood of bloating, gas or other digestive problems
• In addition, early research suggests that allulose has anti-inflammatory properties, and may help prevent obesity and reduce the risk of chronic disease

Cautions

• The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) lists psicose as a generally recognized as safe (GRAS) product and has approved its use in a wide variety of products. Psicose is not yet approved for use in the European Union.
• Allulose appears safe and is unlikely to cause health problems when consumed in moderation. However, as with any food, individual sensitivities are always a possibility.

Interactions

Unknown, please consult with your doctor

Other names

D-psicose, D-ribo-2-hexulose, C₆H₁₂O₆

References

Source: Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psicose

Allulose.org, http://allulose.org/allulose-info/about-allulose/

Healthline, https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/allulose