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Agave Nectar is high in fructose and is approximately 1.4 times sweeter than refined sugars. Agave Nectar offers an equivalent sweetness for nearly half the amount of carbohydrate calories. Fructose does not stimulate digestive insulin secretion as do other sugars; therefore, it has a low glycemic index. In other words, it does not create a "sugar rush." Glycemic Index is an important measure for diabetics, as well as athletes and overweight individuals. The index is an indication of how much the blood sugar level increases 2 to 3 hours after consumption. The higher the glycemic value, the faster it raises the blood sugar level.
Scientists from Mexico's tequila producing region say juice extracted from the blue agave plant, best known when distilled into the fiery spirit, may help dieters shed pounds and cut cholesterol. Agave contains, among other things, substances known as fructans, which are thought to reduce cholesterol (and) alter the absorption of fat in the intestine. Inulin, a type of fructan, is a carbohydrate found in many plants, including asparagus. Some scientists believe inulin helps weight loss.
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