Arabinose is named after it was first discovered in Arabic tree gum. Although it is a monosaccharide widely found in various plants, it is normally combined with other monosaccharides. Because it rarely exists in a separate free form, it is not easy to extract from plants. L-arabinose is a type of amyl aldehyde sugar.

There is only one technology company in Japan that has patented extraction technology. The use of acid solution to extract arabinose from corn cob and carrots, coupled with environmental protection patents, make it very expensive.

L-arabinose extracted from corn cod, wheat and other crops is a natural food rather than a chemical sugar. Its sweetness is only half of that of sucrose. It has metabolic conversion and blocking effects. It can inhibit sugar absorption and slow the rise of blood sugar after meals. speed. The principle is that sucrose is decomposed into glucose and fructose by the invertase secreted by the small intestine, and L-arabinose will absorb the invertase, so that it will not be decomposed in the small intestine, but directly carried into the large intestine.

1. Inhibit absorption of sucrose
   L-arabinose extracted from corn cod, wheat and other crops is a natural food rather than a chemical sugar. Its sweetness is only half of that of sucrose. It has metabolic conversion and blocking effects. It can inhibit sugar absorption and slow the rise of blood sugar after meals. The principle is that sucrose is decomposed into glucose and fructose by the invertase secreted by the small intestine, and L-arabinose will absorb the invertase, so that it will not be decomposed in the small intestine, but directly carried into the large intestine.
   
   
2. Control of blood glucose level
   Under normal conditions, uptaken sucrose is digested and absorbed in the small intestine, resulting in the elevation of blood glucose levels. When L-Arabinose is taken together with sucrose, its digestion and absorption is suppressed. As a result, the elevation of blood glucose level is suppressed.
   
   
3. Improved intestinal microecology
   L-Arabinose helps intestinal microbial activity. Intestinal bacteria produce short chain fatty acids → reduce body fat accumulation SCFA (Saturated fatty acids of five or fewer carbon atoms)
   
   
4. Improve skeletal muscle
   Skeletal muscle plays a critical role in maintaining blood glucose homeostasis. L-arabinose regulates the composition of skeletal muscle muscle fibers. Muscle fibers are composed of red muscle fibers and white muscle fibers. The red muscle fibers are mainly supplied by aerobic methods, and the white muscle fibers are supplied with energy by anaerobic methods. Since white muscle fibers cannot consume fat, L-arabinose can increase the ratio of red muscle fibers, thereby helping to exercise weight loss. Besides, it can improve the fiber properties of skeletal muscle, enhance insulin sensitivity and improve insulin resistance, thereby in diabetic patients The function of insulin can be exerted and the glucose in the blood is transferred into the skeletal muscle. Finally, by controlling the blood sugar level, the blood sugar level and complications of diabetic patients are gradually improved.
   
   
5. Improve insulin resistance
   L-arabinose helps to reduce the insulin production, this means that less insulin is circulating to get similar glucose responses, which can be seen as a beneficial health effect in populations with problems with blood glucose regulation, such as (pre)diabete.
   
   
6. Prevent alcoholism and protect liver
   L-arabinose can promote the metabolism of ethanol in the body, prevent alcoholism and liver protection. Tests have shown that L-arabinose has a positive effect on the activities of alcohol dehydrogenase and acetaldehyde dehydrogenase, thereby promoting the metabolism of ethanol in the body. L-arabinose can improve insulin resistance in diabetes to a certain extent by lowering blood sugar and lipids, and reduce the accumulation of exogenous glycogen and fat in liver cells.
   
   
7. Inhibit production of fat and control body weight
   L-arabinose inhibits sucrose metabolism and absorption, controls blood sugar levels and slows down the digestion of sucrose. The principle is to reduce the body's use of energy, prevent the conversion of sugar into fat, to achieve reduced body fat, and thus reduce weight.