Synthesis and Functions of Resistant Starch

Overview

Journal Adv Nutr

Publisher Elsevier

Specialty Nutritional Sciences

Date 2023 Jun 5

PMID 37276960

Authors

Zhanggui Wang

Shuli Wang

QinHong Xu

Qi Kong

Fei Li

Lin Lu

Yibiao Xu

Yali Wei

Affiliations

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Abstract

Resistant starch (RS) has become a popular topic of research in recent years. Most scholars believe that there are 5 types of RS. However, accumulating evidence indicates that in addition to starch-lipid complexes, which are the fifth type of RS, complexes containing starch and other substances can also be generated. The physicochemical properties and physiologic functions of these complexes are worth exploring. New physiologic functions of several original RSs are constantly being discovered. Research shows that RS can provide health improvements in many patients with chronic diseases, including diabetes and obesity, and even has potential benefits for kidney disease and colorectal cancer. Moreover, RS can alter the short-chain fatty acids and microorganisms in the gut, positively regulating the body's internal environment. Despite the increase in its market demand, RS production remains limited. Upscaling RS production is thus an urgent requirement. This paper provides detailed insights into the classification, synthesis, and efficacy of RS, serving as a starting point for the future development and applications of RS based on the current status quo.

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