The Effects of Soluble Dietary Fibers on Glycemic Response: An Overview and Futures Perspectives

Eliana Bistriche Giuntini, Fabiana Andrea Hoffmann Sardá, Elizabete Wenzel de Menezes

Research output: Contribution to journalReview articlepeer-review

Abstract

The properties of each food, composition, and structure affect the digestion and absorption of nutrients. Dietary fiber (DF), especially viscous DF, can contribute to a reduction in the glycemic response resulting from the consumption of carbohydrate-rich foods. Target and control of postprandial glycemic values are critical for diabetes prevention and management. Some mechanisms have been described for soluble DF action, from the increase in chyme viscosity to the production of short-chain fatty acids resulting from fermentation, which stimulates gastrointestinal motility and the release of GLP-1 and PYY hormones. The postprandial glycemic response due to inulin and resistant starch ingestion is well established. However, other soluble dietary fibers (SDF) can also contribute to glycemic control, such as gums, β-glucan, psyllium, arabinoxylan, soluble corn fiber, resistant maltodextrin, glucomannan, and edible fungi, which can be added alone or together in different products, such as bread, beverages, soups, biscuits, and others. However, there are technological challenges to be overcome, despite the benefits provided by the SDF, as it is necessary to consider the palatability and maintenance of their proprieties during production processes. Studies that evaluate the effect of full meals with enriched SDF on postprandial glycemic responses should be encouraged, as this would contribute to the recommendation of viable dietary options and sustainable health goals.

Original languageEnglish
Article number3934
Pages (from-to)-
JournalFoods
Volume11
Issue number23
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Dec 2022

Keywords

  • glycemia postprandial
  • glycemic control
  • insulin response
  • viscous fibers

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'The Effects of Soluble Dietary Fibers on Glycemic Response: An Overview and Futures Perspectives'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this