Metabolism February 2010 PMID 19765780

Failure of d-psicose absorbed in the small intestine to metabolize into energy and its low large intestinal fermentability in humans.

Tetsuo Iida, Noriko Hayashi, Takako Yamada, Yuko Yoshikawa, Shoko Miyazato, Yuka Kishimoto, Kazuhiro Okuma, Masaaki Tokuda, Ken Izumori

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Peak: 2 in Oct 2021
across 4 sources since Oct 2021

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What people are saying

The discussions primarily revolve around allulose, mentioning its effects on blood sugar and safety, with some posts debating its absorption and legality, showing a tone of curiosity and cautious interest. These focus on how allulose differs from fructose, using technical and regulatory language, which affects the perceived relevance to the original study about d-psicose.

AgreementLow agreement

Most discussions focus on allulose rather than d-psicose, and there is little direct disagreement with the scientific findings.

InterestNeutral interest

The discussions show a neutral or moderate level of interest, mainly explaining the chemical differences or safety aspects.

EngagementModerate engagement

Some posts engage with the topic by comparing allulose's effects, showing a willingness to discuss implications, but others remain superficial.

ImpactLow impact

The conversations do not seem to influence or challenge the core scientific results significantly, indicating limited impact.

Abstract in brief

  • Experiments on d-psicose metabolism were conducted using rats, but there was a need for human data, which this study aimed to provide through various tests.
  • The study measured carbohydrate energy expenditure, urinary excretion, and fermentation in the intestines, finding that d-psicose is not metabolized into energy like glucose, with about 70% of it being excreted in urine.
  • Results indicated low fermentability of d-psicose by intestinal bacteria and suggested an energy value of less than 1.6 kJ/g, with no increase in fermentability after an 8-week adaptation period.

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Dra. Alana Marrero González
@AlanaLolita · X

La ‘allulose’ es un estilo de azúcar cuya composición química es diferente a fructosa, por eso se absorbe diferente, pero ES azúcar. Este estilo de azúcar se absorbe en el intestino pero es eliminada en la orina. En Europa su uso es prohibido. ⛔️ https://t.co/Z1UFfBvTsx https://t.co/VFvI53xH3A

Oct 8, 2021 · 8 likes · 1 share · 3,144 followers View post →
Tejas Kulkarni
@TejasTekk · X

What the research says about allulose: Adding allulose to sugar reduces the post-meal blood sugar spike and insulin response. It is safe for daily consumption, even up to 54g/day has show no digestive issues. https://t.co/K39rak7TDk https://t.co/MwNvfcgHDg One study found that

Oct 29, 2025 · 5 likes · 1 share · 4,291 followers View post →
Israel
@_ISRAEL_75 · X

RT @AlanaLolita: La ‘allulose’ es un estilo de azúcar cuya composición química es diferente a fructosa, por eso se absorbe diferente, pero…

Oct 8, 2021 · 1 share · 812 followers View post →
Rahul
@rokade_rahul · X

RT @TejasTekk: What the research says about allulose: Adding allulose to sugar reduces the post-meal blood sugar spike and insulin response…

Oct 29, 2025 · 1 share · 350 followers View post →

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Rahul
@rokade_rahul · X

RT @TejasTekk: What the research says about allulose: Adding allulose to sugar reduces the post-meal blood sugar spike and insulin response…

Oct 29, 2025 · 1 share · 350 followers View post →
Tejas Kulkarni
@TejasTekk · X

What the research says about allulose: Adding allulose to sugar reduces the post-meal blood sugar spike and insulin response. It is safe for daily consumption, even up to 54g/day has show no digestive issues. https://t.co/K39rak7TDk https://t.co/MwNvfcgHDg One study found that

Oct 29, 2025 · 5 likes · 1 share · 4,291 followers View post →
Israel
@_ISRAEL_75 · X

RT @AlanaLolita: La ‘allulose’ es un estilo de azúcar cuya composición química es diferente a fructosa, por eso se absorbe diferente, pero…

Oct 8, 2021 · 1 share · 812 followers View post →
Dra. Alana Marrero González
@AlanaLolita · X

La ‘allulose’ es un estilo de azúcar cuya composición química es diferente a fructosa, por eso se absorbe diferente, pero ES azúcar. Este estilo de azúcar se absorbe en el intestino pero es eliminada en la orina. En Europa su uso es prohibido. ⛔️ https://t.co/Z1UFfBvTsx https://t.co/VFvI53xH3A

Oct 8, 2021 · 8 likes · 1 share · 3,144 followers View post →