COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR REDUCING FOOD INTAKE AND CONTROLLING WEIGHT

摘要

A formed food or other ingestible composition having at least one soluble anionic fiber and at least one multivalent cation wherein the combination of fiber and cation increases viscosity of digesta. Methods of reducing blood glucose levels or insulin levels are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods of controlling, ameliorating, or treating diabetes with ingestible compositions comprising a combination of soluble anionic fiber and at least one multivalent cation.