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Your dose of knowledge for today: Maltodextrin A cheap, sweet, shelf-life-extending industrial compound artificially created when acids and enzymes are applied via hydrolysis to a starch from GMO corn, rice, wheat (contains gluten), soy, or potatoes. Maltodextrin is also found in sodas, candy, processed food, and in other artificial sweeteners, such as Truvia, Splenda, and Equal. Generally a GMO (genetically modified), it may also contain high levels of pesticides. The food industry loves maltodextrin because they use it in their 'food' and can label it “low” or “no sugar.” Though not a sugar, it has a high GI (glycemic index) of up to 130 (table sugar is only about 65)! It’s high GI creates a huge upswing in blood sugar, results in a surge of the hormone insulin, and can lead to weight gain, sugar crashes, and a host of other hormone balance issues. Maltodextrin, contains NO vitamins or minerals, so your body will use its own supply of vitamins, minerals, and enzymes to process it, causing your body to potentially deplete these very important nutrients. Guess where you will NOT find this chemical? In #Plexusproducts! Do your blood sugar a favor and try it today! Contact me or tag me in the comments with your questions!