Glycaemia and phosphatemia after oral glucose and maltitol ingestion in subjects from two different race groups: preliminary evidence of inter-race differences in metabolism and possible implications for urinary stone disease

Abstract

Our results suggest that enzymes which regulate glycolysis may be less active in B than in W, or expression of renal transcellular Glu transporters may be relatively inhibited in B. Effects on phosphatemia are carbohydrate- and race-dependent, thereby prohibiting speculation of a general algorithm linking these variables. Inter-race differences in metabolic handling of carbohydrates might impact on respective nephrolithiasis risk factors in such groups.

Maltitol: Analytical Determination Methods, Applications in the Food Industry, Metabolism and Health Impacts

“…The main features of the metabolism of polyols xylitol, sorbitol, erythritol, mannitol, isomalt, lactitol, maltitol and hydrogenated starch hydrolysates have been described by many authors [57][58][59]. They include their metabolism, absorption and glycaemic effects, energy utilisation, gastrointestinal tolerance and dental properties.…”