How does starch affect the human body

The product in the form of a fine powder, tasteless and odorless, is known to most people as an ingredient for the preparation of sour cream or thick sauces. It is also sometimes used in the preparation of confectionery. But few people know that humans consume starch in large quantities on a daily basis. This polysaccharide is found in almost all cereals, many root vegetables, including potatoes, peas and other legumes, bread and baked goods. Thanks to it, all these products quickly and permanently saturate the human body. This type of starch is commonly referred to as natural, while the one that is synthesized in factories and sold in the form of white powder is called a refined product.

Starch is a unique substance. With a relatively small caloric value, it is a source of energy. It is also known that starch has a beneficial effect on the work and condition of all systems of the body.

Lately there is an opinion among specialists that starch can be harmful for humans and it is necessary to exclude it from the diet. This applies to both foods containing this substance and refined starch. Still, it is worth carefully studying the effects of starch on the human body to decide whether to remove it from the diet.

Useful properties of starch

This product is rich in useful vitamins and trace elements that play an important role in the processes of hematopoiesis, strengthening the walls of blood vessels, the work of the digestive, cardiovascular and other systems. It contains proteins, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, vitamins C, E, PP, group B, phosphorus, potassium, vanadium, magnesium, boron, copper. This polysaccharide in assimilation by the body does not increase blood sugar level sharply, but it concerns only natural starch contained in vegetables, fruits, cereals and legumes.

Consumption of starch contributes to:

• Improvement of the gastrointestinal tract;
• Reducing inflammatory processes in the body;
• normalization of cholesterol levels in the blood;
• decrease in blood pressure;
• normalization of metabolism.

Light dishes with a high starch content are often part of the diet of people with serious illnesses in the acute stage.

Negative effects

1. Excessive consumption of starch and foods rich in it leads to the development of obesity. It can also cause hormonal imbalance and provoke the development of serious diseases.
2. Particularly harmful is refined starch. It is not so well assimilated by the body, as natural starch, so it can cause fermentation and gas formation in the intestines.
3. It is also not recommended to consume foods high in starch along with a lot of protein.

This product is ideal for people who lead an active lifestyle, having a high physical or mental load.