Question 1

i was wondering does the enzyme produced by the pancreas mix with the starch in the stomach?

Accepted Answer

No: Hi. Pancreatic digestive enzymes mix with nutrients AFTER they LEAVE the stomach and are in the first part of the small intestine (the duodenum). They don't mix in the stomach.

Question 2

are beans full of starch?

Accepted Answer

Beans full of starch: No. 
Beans have both carbohydrates (starch) but contain more protein. They are also part of the meat and meat substitutes group. For this reason, eating one serving of beans,ñ will count as one serving from the starch group and one serving from the meat group.

Question 3

if you are alleric to potatoes, does that mean you would be alleric to potatoes starchs in medicanc?

Accepted Answer

Probable: Usually one is allergic to the protein portion of a food and thus  if all of the protein has been removed, the product is likely safe.  However how does one find out especially when it is prepared by different manufacturers.  I suggest that you consult an allergist to verify that you do have a potato allergy (rare) and consider an oral challenge test to potato starch to see if you can tolerate it.

Question 4

i am craving to eat dirt and starch and pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Anemia: The symptom you are describing is called pica.  Pica can be associated with anemia (low blood count) so you should inform your health care provider about this craving. Pica can also have an unknown etiology.

Question 5

cutting out sugar and starch will help with weightloss?

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Yes, it can help.: Cutting out sugar and starch can help weight loss. The reason is that carbohydrates cause weight gain because eating carbohydrates leads to the release of the fat-storage hormone insulin, which acts to remove nutrients from the bloodstream and store it as fat.

Question 6

is it useful to use starch with rosewater topically for acne ?

Accepted Answer

Get a real Rx: Acne is a serious, chronic disease that is often a grave personal and professional liability & needs to be managed scientifically. "pop" / "fun" remedies are appropriate only as an adjunct to the topical treatment that you are already receiving, a topical retinoic acid derivative. If this is not giving you the relief you need, your physician may add topical clincamycin or something else that works.

Question 7

what is modified food starch, tapioca dextrin, and xanthan gum?

Accepted Answer

Food thickeners: These are thickeners added to food, rather than being nutritious ingredients in themselves.  It's an attempt to add fiber.  Tapioca dextrin comes from the root of the cassava plant, and is gluten-free.  Xanthan gum is a polysaccharide made from certain bacteria.

Question 8

any studies to support white kidney bean extract is a starch blocker.

Accepted Answer

Starch blocker: Yes. Please go online and search for kidney bean extract.

That said, do you really want to take kidney bean extract./ There are other foods.

Question 9

can i give my  a baby of 7 weeks old starch water to treat dehydration?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Add sugar: Your baby must be well enough to suck and swallow.  Sugar water is highly recommended for infant dehydration. Starch requires digestion. Simple sugar is faster. A pinch of salt or baking soda is also helpful. You may place drops of sugar water on the tongue or under the tongue. Then help your baby suck from a bottle that you have made. If this seems ineffective, take your baby to a clinic

Question 10

is it healthier to make stir fry dinner or to keep the meat/starch/veg separate?

Accepted Answer

no difference: There may be some nutritional variation, but not significant for general medicine. Naturopathy feels differently, but this is an alternative area.

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I am craving to eat dirt and starch and pregnant?

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Cutting out sugar and starch will help with weightloss?

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Is it useful to use starch with rosewater topically for acne ?

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What is modified food starch, tapioca dextrin, and xanthan gum?

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Any studies to support white kidney bean extract is a starch blocker.

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Is it healthier to make stir fry dinner or to keep the meat/starch/veg separate?

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