Allulose is one type of rare sugar that has been well-studied and regulators have also evaluated the use of allulose in consumer food products. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), has granted allulose “GRAS” status, meaning it is “Generally Recognized As Safe” to use as an ingredient in food under its intended conditions of use in foods and beverages.

A Preliminary Study for Evaluating the Dose-Dependent Effect of d-Allulose for Fat Mass Reduction in Adult Humans: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial

This study investigates the effects of allulose, a rare sugar shown to reduce blood glucose, in a rat model of diet-induced obesity and T2D.

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