Chitosan oligosaccharide is prepared by chemically or biologically treating the shells of crustaceans or the cell walls of fungi, and is widely used in modern health foods. Chitosan oligosaccharide has attracted much attention due to its various health functions such as low calorie content, regulating blood lipids, and antioxidant properties. Among them, regulating blood sugar is one of the important health effects of chitosan oligosaccharide.
Blood sugar refers to the concentration of glucose in the blood of the human body. Maintaining the balance of blood sugar levels is crucial for human health. Both excessively high and low blood sugar levels can cause a series of physiological reactions. Therefore, regulating blood sugar levels is the key to maintaining the normal metabolism of the human body. The maintenance of blood sugar is mainly regulated by insulin and glucagon. Insulin is secreted by the β cells in the islets, which can promote the uptake and utilization of glucose, thereby lowering blood sugar levels; glucagon is secreted by the α cells in the islets, which can promote the production of glucose by the liver, thereby increasing blood sugar levels. When the balance between these two hormones is disrupted, it will lead to abnormal changes in blood sugar.
Chitosan oligosaccharide can regulate blood sugar levels through multiple pathways. Firstly, the oligosaccharide components in chitosan oligosaccharide can inhibit the activity of digestive enzymes, slow down the digestion rate of food, delay the release and absorption of glucose, thereby reducing the rate of blood sugar rise. Secondly, chitosan oligosaccharide can promote the balance of intestinal flora, increase the number of beneficial bacteria, inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria, and improve the metabolic level of intestinal flora. Some studies have shown that intestinal flora can affect the secretion of insulin and the metabolism of glucose by producing short-chain fatty acids, thereby regulating blood sugar levels. In addition, chitosan oligosaccharide also has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory capabilities, which can reduce the production of oxygen free radicals, protect islet cells from damage, improve insulin sensitivity, and play a certain role in regulating blood sugar.
In addition to the above mechanisms of action, chitosan oligosaccharide can also prove its blood sugar-lowering effect through animal experiments. A study on mice found that chitosan oligosaccharide can significantly reduce blood sugar levels in mice, increase insulin sensitivity, and have a certain preventive and auxiliary therapeutic effect on diabetes. In addition, some clinical studies have also confirmed the efficacy of chitosan oligosaccharide in regulating blood sugar. A study on diabetic patients found that long-term intake of chitosan oligosaccharide can reduce the dosage of insulin, improve the blood sugar control level of patients, and enhance insulin sensitivity and metabolic capacity. These research results indicate that chitosan oligosaccharide has a certain ability to lower blood sugar.
As a professional manufacturer and supplier of chitosan oligosaccharide in China, Tianya Chemical is committed to providing high-quality chitosan oligosaccharide products, contributing to the development and application of related health foods with reliable quality and professional services.
