STARCH PROPIONATE USED AS A FOOD ADDITIVE AND/OR DIETARY SUPPLEMENT FOR PREVENTION OF OVERWEIGHT AND OBESITY

摘要

The invention concerns the use of starch propionate for humans for weight loss and prevention of overweight and obesity. Starch propionate functions as a platform for delivery of propionic acid in the colon. It passes un-degraded to the colon, where propionic acid is released. Propionic acid in the colon stimulates the intestinal membrane to release appetite suppressing hormones GLP-1,(GLP-2) and PPY that reduces calorie intake and inhibits the production of fat in the liver and fat-tissue. Increased propionic acid in the blood inhibits fat production in the liver and fat-tissue. It also promotes the development of the gastrointestinal tract. Starch propionate can be used to reducethe appetite and calorie intake in humans.