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Sugar (Brown)

Brown sugar intolerance may stem from its molasses content or complex sugars. Avoid it for 8 weeks, consider supplements like probiotics and digestive enzymes, and retest.

🍬 What Is Brown Sugar?

Brown sugar is a type of sugar that combines white granulated sugar with molasses, giving it a distinctive caramel flavor and moisture content. It’s commonly used in baking, cooking, and sweetening beverages.

🤔 Why Do I Have an Intolerance to Brown Sugar?

Sensitivity to brown sugar might be due to:

  • Molasses Content: The molasses in brown sugar contains plant compounds and trace minerals, which can irritate sensitive systems.
  • Complex Sugars: Brown sugar has both sucrose and glucose, which may be harder to digest for individuals with sugar intolerance.
  • Processing Residues: If not pure, some brown sugar products may include additives or contaminants that trigger reactions.

🛠️ What Can I Do About It?

  • Eliminate brown sugar from your diet for 8 weeks to allow your digestive system to reset.
  • Check for hidden brown sugar in sauces, marinades, and baked goods.
  • Gradually reintroduce it after 8 weeks and retest your tolerance to evaluate improvements.

💊 Which Supplements Can Help?

  • Digestive Enzymes: Support digestion of complex sugars and molasses compounds.
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  • Probiotics: Promote a balanced gut microbiome to reduce sugar sensitivities.
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  • Chromium: Helps stabilize blood sugar levels, minimizing symptoms caused by sugar intake.
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  • Curcumin: Reduces inflammation and irritation caused by intolerances.
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🌟 Why Might I Have an Intolerance to Brown Sugar but Not White Sugar or Other Sugars?

  • Molasses Inclusion: Brown sugar contains molasses, which introduces compounds absent in white sugar.
  • Mineral Content: The trace minerals in molasses, like calcium and magnesium, may irritate sensitive systems.
  • Moisture Content: Brown sugar retains more moisture than white sugar, potentially altering digestion or absorption.
  • Processing Differences: White sugar is highly refined and stripped of components that may trigger reactions, unlike brown sugar.

🍽️ Popular Dishes and Alternatives

Dishes:

  • Cookies and brownies
  • Glazed vegetables
  • Barbecue sauces
  • Sweet breads

Alternatives (if tolerated):

  • Coconut sugar
  • Maple syrup
  • Honey