Low Sucrose Diet: Medical Indications and Dietary Management
1. Introduction to Sucrose Digestion A low sucrose diet is a targeted medical nutrition therapy that restricts the intake of complex table sugar to prevent gastrointestinal distress. It is primarily prescribed for individuals lacking the specific intestinal enzymes required to break down sucrose, preventing bacterial fermentation and severe digestive symptoms. Sucrose is a disaccharide, meaning … Read more