A recent study confirms that the low glyacemic carbohydrate Palatinose, manufactured by Palatinit, promotes utilisation of body fat as an energy source and improves metabolic fat oxidation in comparison to other carbohydrates.

Japanese scientists examined the effects of Palatinose on: plasma glucose and insulin levels; the content of free fatty acids in the blood; and its possible influence on energy production from the body's carbohydrate or lipid reserves.

After the consumption of a Palatinose, or dextrin-based liquid meal, individuals were monitored for a four-hour period during which they were physically inactive.

A considerably higher concentration of free fatty acids was found after ingestion of Palatinose as compared to the dextrin-based control formula, proving a measurable higher rate of fat oxidation. Moreover, a lower rate of energy production from carbohydrates was noted, while the fat burning rate increased significantly, claimed the company.