Amylose
The portion of Amylose that avoids digestion is known as: Resistant Starch
Description
Amylose is a type of Glucan Carbohydrate.
Amylose is a Component of these Substances
Carbohydrates
Amylose comprises 15% - 25% of most forms of plant Starch.
The Starch component of certain species of Maize contain up to 80% Amylose.
Health Benefits of Amylose
Digestive System
Amylose that escapes digestion (i.e. Resistant Starch) may shorten the duration of Diarrhea. [1]
Immune System
Amylose that escapes digestion (i.e. Resistant Starch) may help to prevent Cancer - Colon (by increasing the production of Butyric Acid in the Colon and by facilitating the excretion of Bile Acids). [2]
Amylose may Enhance the Function of these Substances
Microorganisms
Amylose that escapes digestion (i.e. Resistant Starch) may stimulate the proliferation of Bifidobacteria in the Large Intestine: [3]
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