A research group from Ryukoku University and NINZIA Co., Ltd. confirmed that the water-soluble glucomannan contained in their proprietary konjac fiber material "Ninja Paste" remains in the stomach and suppresses blood sugar rise, thereby reducing blood sugar levels and the area under the blood sugar rise curve (IAUC) 30 and 60 minutes after a meal.
Soluble dietary fiber is known to slow down the absorption of carbohydrates and suppress blood sugar rise, and its intake may reduce the risk of diseases such as stroke and myocardial infarction. On the other hand, the dietary fiber contained in the traditional Japanese food "konjac" is insoluble and does not have the effect of suppressing blood sugar rise in itself.
Konjac fiber ingredient Ninja Paste has both soluble and insoluble dietary fiber, and as its name suggests, it blends well with a variety of foods "like a ninja," making it easy to ingest and expected to help control blood sugar levels on a daily basis. The research group has been conducting joint research into the intestinal regulation and applications of Ninja Paste, a konjac-derived ingredient.
In this study, konnyaku fiber Ninja Paste was added to green tea to examine its effect in suppressing blood glucose rise during the postprandial period related to "blood glucose spikes." When the test drink was consumed 10 minutes before eating rice, blood glucose levels 30 and 60 minutes after eating were significantly reduced compared to baseline values. The area under the blood glucose rise curve was also significantly reduced compared to baseline values when the test drink was consumed 10 minutes before eating rice.
The results of this research will lead to the development of next-generation Food Ninja Paste that is low in sugar, low in calories, allergen-free, halal, and vegan-friendly, and is expected to contribute to improving people's health.
Paper information:[New Diet Therapy] Examination of the blood sugar rise suppressing effect of sol-type water-soluble glucomannan
