agave nectar

lindsay6694

does agave nectar have the same effect on our blood sugar as regular sugar? do our bodies process it the same?

Julie252

Wondering the same.

kerriknox

"Agave nectar's glycemic index and glycemic load are comparable to fructose,[8][9] which in turn has a much lower glycemic index and glycemic load than table sugar (sucrose).[10][11] However, consumption of large amounts of fructose can be deleterious and can trigger fructose malabsorption, metabolic syndrome,[12] hypertriglyceridemia, decreased glucose tolerance, hyperinsulinemia, and accelerated uric acid formation.[13][14][15]"

From Wikipedia.

I use it in my coffee in the mornings. I figure it is better that sugar, even if not perfect. Plus it is not come chemical cr@p either. I use the raw variety.

ANeWcRe8N

I've been using it lately but this is what I found.. not even sure if it answers your question but maybe do some research on google.. http://www.sheerbalance.com/nutrition/natural-sweeteners-to-replace-sugar/

campi_mama

Agave has a low glycemic effect. Everything in moderation though :happy:

uniquesoul73

I just started using it and love it. Here is a website that is All About Agave: http://www.allaboutagave.com/agave-vs-granular.php

Teemo

If you trust wiki as a source:

"Agave nectar consists primarily of fructose and glucose. One source gives 92% fructose and 8% glucose; another gives 56% fructose and 20% glucose"

That is a higher ratio of fructose:glucose than high-fructose corn syrup, which people seem to be terrified of. I've never understood why people are so militantly against HFCS but then will turn to agave nectar and other high fructose sources for sweeteners.

Ariyasnow1

I too recently learned this. It was about the same time I noticed I had a higher craving for sweets after eating it too. So I threw my agave out; Not that I ever used it much anyways.

If you trust wiki as a source:

"Agave nectar consists primarily of fructose and glucose. One source gives 92% fructose and 8% glucose; another gives 56% fructose and 20% glucose"

That is a higher ratio of fructose:glucose than high-fructose corn syrup, which people seem to be terrified of. I've never understood why people are so militantly against HFCS but then will turn to agave nectar and other high fructose sources for sweeteners.

mynameisnutz

If you trust wiki as a source:

"Agave nectar consists primarily of fructose and glucose. One source gives 92% fructose and 8% glucose; another gives 56% fructose and 20% glucose"

That is a higher ratio of fructose:glucose than high-fructose corn syrup, which people seem to be terrified of. I've never understood why people are so militantly against HFCS but then will turn to agave nectar and other high fructose sources for sweeteners.

Because it's "natural."

mynameisuntz

If you trust wiki as a source:

"Agave nectar consists primarily of fructose and glucose. One source gives 92% fructose and 8% glucose; another gives 56% fructose and 20% glucose"

That is a higher ratio of fructose:glucose than high-fructose corn syrup, which people seem to be terrified of. I've never understood why people are so militantly against HFCS but then will turn to agave nectar and other high fructose sources for sweeteners.

HFCS: fueling champions since the seventies.