title: [Resistant starches. Part 1. General description and physiologic aspects].
abstract: This paper the recent data related to useful nutritional properties of resistant starches which combine the functional features of food fibers and prebiotics. The low glycaemic index of resistant starches, as well as their specific way of metabolism in gastrointestinal tract resulting in production of short-chain fatty acids in large intestine is discussed. The potential medicinal and prophylactic benefits of resistant starches to some disasters are described. The important value of resistant starches in nutrition.
authors.forename: V P
authors.initials: VP
authors.lastname: Iur'ev
authors.forename: M M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Gapparov
authors.forename: N K
authors.initials: NK
authors.lastname: Genkina
authors.forename: L A
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: Vasserman
mesh_terms: D004063:Digestion; D038321:Glycemic Index; D006801:Humans; D013213:Starch / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000145:classification / Q000378:metabolism*
chemical_list: D013213:Starch