A couple of questions

Does yacon syrup lower blood sugar?

Yacon syrup is also high in antioxidants and potassium ( 16 ). Yacon syrup is effective against constipation and may lower blood sugar levels. It's also high in antioxidants and potassium.

Is yacon syrup good for diabetics?

Traditionally, yacon tubers have been recommended to people suffering from diabetes and various digestive diseases. Recently, yacon syrup, which is extracted and concentrated from the yacon tubers, has been shown to improve insulin resistance and reduce body weight in obese individuals.

Does yacon affect blood sugar?

The carbohydrate content in yacon is about 70 to 80 % fructooligosaccharides and inulin. These components have a low glycemic index and don't cause spikes in blood sugar. In fact, yacon root is shown to be hypoglycemic and may decrease insulin resistance and serum insulin.

Is yacon syrup better than sugar?

Yacon also contains some indigestible sugars which cannot be absorbed by the gut. This is how the syrup provides roughly one third the amount of calories sugar contains. So it's a win-win on both sides.

Does yacon syrup contain sugar?

Although yacon syrup is refined sugar-free, yacon syrup carbs are “good” carbohydrates called fructooligosaccharides (we call it FOS). Fructooligosaccharides are found in many fruits and vegetables such as bananas, garlic, onions, leeks, chicory root, asparagus, jicama, and, of course, the yacon plant.

What are the side effects of yacon syrup?

Yacon syrup can have some side effects if you eat too much at a time. It's very similar to the side effects you get by eating more soluble fiber than you're used to. When a lot of it reaches the intestine, it can cause excess gas production. This can lead to flatulence, diarrhea, nausea and digestive discomfort.

What’s the best sugar substitute for diabetics?

Stevia (Truvia or Pure Via), a Natural Sweetener Option According to the 2019 Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes, published in January 2019 in Diabetes Care, nonnutritive sweeteners, including stevia, have little to no impact on blood sugar.

Which sweetener does not spike insulin?

Aspartame: The oldest and most studied sweetener, aspartame has zero grams of sugar and won't spike insulin levels after it's consumed.