Synthesis and Functions of Resistant Starch.

Zhanggui Wang, Shuli Wang, Qinhong Xu, Qi Kong, Fei Li, Lin Lu, Yibiao Xu, Yali Wei

Advances in nutrition (Bethesda, Md.) 2023 Sep

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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. Copyright © 2023 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

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Zhanggui Wang, Shuli Wang, Qinhong Xu, Qi Kong, Fei Li, Lin Lu, Yibiao Xu, Yali Wei. Synthesis and Functions of Resistant Starch. Advances in nutrition (Bethesda, Md.). 2023 Sep;14(5):1131-1144