
Dr. Berg’s Healthy Keto and Intermittent Fasting Podcast The #1 Most DAMAGING Carb on Earth (Is NOT Sugar)
Mar 24, 2026
They reveal a hidden carbohydrate, maltodextrin, that can spike blood sugar even more than table sugar. The conversation covers how industrial starches sneak into many foods and supplements under harmless labels. They outline research linking these additives to gut damage, bacterial growth, and vitamin B1 depletion. Practical tips include reading ingredient lists and testing for starch additives.
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Maltodextrin Spikes Blood Sugar More Than Sugar
- Maltodextrin is a processed starch that spikes blood sugar far more than table sugar or glucose.
- Dr. Eric Berg cites glycemic index values: apple 36, table sugar 65, glucose 100, maltodextrin 136–180, showing extreme blood sugar impact.
Industrial Starches Are Chemically Engineered Fillers
- Industrial starches like maltodextrin and modified food starch are chemically altered from natural starches to act differently in the body.
- Dr. Eric Berg explains they start with cornstarch then use enzymes, acids, heat or chemicals to create these fillers used to bulk products.
Read Labels And Avoid Maltodextrin Fillers
- Avoid products listing maltodextrin, modified food starch, modified corn starch, tapioca starch, or corn syrup solids on ingredient labels.
- Dr. Eric Berg lists common sources: protein powders, electrolyte mixes, salad dressings, instant soups, and seasoning packets.
