Method of blunting the postprandial glycemic response to a meal
US8029818B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 29, 2002 |
| Grant date | Oct 4, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 21, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23V2002/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to a method for reducing the postprandial glycemic excursion to carbohydrates by feeding supplemental fructose prior to the carbohydrate challenge. The unit does of fructose required to blunt the postprandial glycemic excursion is from about 2 grams to about 30 grams fructose. The fructose source is consumed from about 10 to about 90 minutes before a meal.
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