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Glycemic Index: What is it?

"The GI is a numerical system of measuring how fast a food or ingredient triggers a rise in circulating blood glucose; the higher the GI, the greater the blood sugar response. A low GI food will cause a small rise in blood sugar levels, whereas a higher GI food may trigger a large increase. (www.nutraingredients.com, 2/4/04)

As the marketplace looks to solutions for obesity, many consumers are using the Glycemic Index to help determine their food choices. With diabetes as a common outcome to obesity, controlling blood sugar levels may help manage this disease.

Click here for more information on Glycemic Index from Nutraceuticals World



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