Glycemic and Cardiometabolic Effects of Rare Sugars Allulose and Tagatose: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Controlled Human Intervention Trials - PubMed
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- Allulose and tagatose are rare monosaccharides studied as potential sugar alternatives.
- Allulose significantly reduced postprandial glucose and insulin but did not affect HbA1c, fasting measures, lipids, uric acid, or body composition.
- Tagatose reduced postprandial glucose, insulin, HbA1c, and fasting insulin, with no significant effects on other outcomes.
- The meta-analysis included 20 trials with 1,033 participants, assessing glycemic and cardiometabolic effects.
- Evidence certainty ranged from very low to moderate, with no improvements in blood lipids or body composition observed.