Dr. Eric Berg DC
March 21, 2026 · 3 min read
The #1 Most DAMAGING Carb on Earth (Is NOT Sugar)
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Key Takeaways
- 1The most damaging carbohydrate on Earth isn't sugar – it's maltodextrin, a hidden ingredient lurking in 60% of our food supply.
- 2To understand the severity of this issue, let's examine the glycemic index, which measures how quickly foods raise blood sugar levels.
- 3The reason maltodextrin escapes sugar classification lies in a technical loophole.
- 4Maltodextrin undergoes extensive chemical processing, starting with corn starch and adding enzymes, acids, and other chemicals.
- 5Related industrial starches include corn syrup solids (maltodextrin cut into smaller chunks), modified food starch (broken down with additional che...
Overview
The most damaging carbohydrate on Earth isn't sugar – it's maltodextrin, a hidden ingredient lurking in 60% of our food supply. Despite being marketed in "zero sugar" products, maltodextrin actually spikes blood sugar more dramatically than table sugar itself.
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