How does resistant starch work and help in diabetic nephropathy?

Question

Hello doctor,

I have been hearing a lot about resistant starch and its benefits for kidney disease and diabetes. My mom is diabetic and I would like to know about this. Can you break it down for me? How does it work, and can it help with diabetic nephropathy? Also, are there any specific foods I should be adding to my diet to get more resistant starch?

Please help.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I went through your query and understood your concern.

Resistant starch is a type of starch that resists digestion in the small intestine and travels to the large intestine where it undergoes fermentation and produces short-chain fatty acids which have various health benefits. This resistant starch improves blood glucose by improving insulin sensitivity, supports gut health as a probiotic, and reduces the risk of chronic diseases like obesity, cardiovascular diseases, and colorectal cancer.

In the context of kidney disease and diabetic nephropathy, resistant starch improves blood glucose control and reduces inflammation. Several foods contain resistant starch, legumes, whole grains, green bananas, cooked potatoes, and cooked rice.

Hope this helps you.

Thank you.