durian and water soluble fibre

Durian season is here, and while the king of fruits is rich and delicious, many people worry about its sugar content spiking blood sugar levels.

The good news? 

Durian actually has a low glycaemic index (GI) of 49, meaning it raises blood sugar more slowly than other tropical fruits. 

So unless you overeat, it’s unlikely to cause dramatic spikes.

Still, if you often enjoy sweet fruits or high-sugar foods, there’s a proven way to protect your blood sugar: 

take a fibre supplement before meals.

How Soluble Fibre Controls Sugar Spikes

Taken 15–30 minutes before a meal, soluble fibre:

✅ Forms a gel in the stomach, slowing down how quickly sugar enters your bloodstream.

✅ Triggers fullness hormones (like GLP-1), improving insulin response and curbing appetite.

✅ Creates a barrier that slows carb breakdown into glucose.

These effects reduce post-meal sugar spikes and support better long-term blood sugar control.

Why Choose Amway Nutrilite Fiber Powder?

Amway’s formula combines three clinically proven fibres that work together to manage blood sugar effectively:

1) Resistant Maltodextrin

- Slows post-meal glucose rise

- Improves insulin sensitivity

- Reduces cholesterol and body fat over time

2) Inulin

- Delays glucose absorption

- Stimulates GLP-1 release

- Supports gut health and satiety

3) Partially Hydrolysed Guar Gum (PHGG)

- Reduces blood sugar spikes

- Keeps you full longer

- Lowers glucose absorption from the small intestine

How Much to Take?

Research shows that 7.6–8.3g of soluble fibre daily delivers optimal blood sugar benefits.

Each serving of Amway Nutrilite provides 3.7g, so two servings a day (7.4g total) gives you nearly the ideal amount for maximum effect.

For best results:

Take it 15–30 minutes before meals, especially before eating sweet or carb-heavy foods.

References:

Livesey, G., & Tagami, H. (2009). Interventions to lower the glycemic response to carbohydrate foods with a low-viscosity fiber (resistant maltodextrin): meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. The American journal of clinical nutrition, 89(1), 114-125.

Takahashi, T., Yokawa, T., Ishihara, N., Okubo, T., Chu, D. C., Nishigaki, E., ... & Juneja, L. R. (2009). Hydrolyzed guar gum decreases postprandial blood glucose and glucose absorption in the rat small intestine. Nutrition Research, 29(6), 419-425.

Zhang, W., Tang, Y., Huang, J., Yang, Y., Yang, Q., & Hu, H. (2020). Efficacy of inulin supplementation in improving insulin control, HbA1c and HOMA-IR in patients with type 2 diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Journal of Clinical Biochemistry and Nutrition, 66(3), 176-183.