Is IMO Syrup (Fiber) Keto Friendly: Isomaltooligosaccharides?

Check out My FREE Healthy Keto Acceptable Foods List 👉 Talk to a Dr. Berg Keto Consultant today and get the help you need on your journey. Call 1-540-299-1556 with your questions about Keto, Intermittent Fasting or the use of Dr. Berg products. Consultants are available Monday through Friday from 8 am to 10 pm EST. Saturday & Sunday from 9 am to 6 pm EST. USA Only. . . Is VitaFiber really keto-friendly? For more info on health-related topics, go here: Take Dr. Berg’s Free Keto Mini-Course: or go here: DATA: ACCEPTABLE FIBER: I recommend getting your fiber from vegetables mostly, but there are other sources. Inulin (from chicory root) Vegetable fiber Guar gum Psyllium husk Fiber from seeds and nuts (as in almond flour) Beta-glucans **Do not get your fiber from bran (from whole grains) as it will block the absorption of minerals like zinc. ***Benefiber is Wheat dextrin. Personally, I do not consume anything that comes from wheat. Download Keto Essentials Timestamps  0:05 What is IMO  0:14 Past cooking videos 0:31 The concept of fiber 1:15 In vitro IMO fiber 1:27 What happens when you consume IMO 2:20 Is IMO syrup keto-friendly? In this video, were going to talk about IMO syrup. Is IMO syrup keto-friendly? IMO syrup: Isomaltooligosaccharides (VitaFiber)  In past cooking videos, Karen and I made certain types of keto bombs or keto cookies using VitaFiber. I was operating off of some incomplete information, thinking that IMO syrup wouldn’t spike your blood sugars.  When you consume fiber, which is prebiotic, it bypasses the normal digestion in the small intestine, and it gets into the large intestine. In the large intestine, your microbes break it down and make beneficial compounds. In this way, fiber does not increase your blood sugars or insulin.  However, when you consume isomaltooligosaccharides (IMO syrup), it breaks up in the stomach and you get another compound called isomaltose. This compound is almost completely digested by the enzymes in the intestinal border—not the pancreas. It has been shown within 30 minutes to spike your blood glucose by 50 points and increase your insulin by 5x. There was also no hydrogen gas noted upon testing. This indicates there is no fermentation going on. * Is IMO syrup keto-friendly? I do not believe IMO on keto is a good idea anymore. I do not think IMO syrup is keto-friendly, and I do not recommend VitaFiber anymore. I will be deleting the ketogenic diet recipes that I have that include this ingredient. IMO syrup will spike your blood sugars. Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio: Dr. Berg, 56 years of age is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of The New Body Type Guide and other books published by KB Publishing. He has taught students nutrition as an adjunct professor at Howard University. He no longer practices but focuses on health education through social media. DR. BERG’S SHOP: Follow us on FACEBOOK: ABOUT DR. BERG: Disclaimer: Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. The Health & Wellness, Dr. Berg Nutritionals and Dr. Eric Berg, D.C. are not liable or responsible for any advice, course of treatment, diagnosis or any other information, services or product you obtain through this video or site.