Re: benefits of cornstarch??

[Guest guest]

le,

>What are the benefits of adding cornstarch to the last meal before

>bedtime, vs increasing carbohydrate intake in a different way? Like

>with oatmeal, or something similar?

According to Emilie's doctor, cornstarch metabolizes slower than other

foods, providing a source of energy for 6-8 hours. I have seen a big

difference with Emilie--she is not so irritable in the morning.

You know the cornstarch has to be uncooked, right?

-- Mom to:

Emilie (17), mito--complex IV, cp, ld

Kaitlin (17), cp, asthma, a few autonomic symptoms

Ian (22) migraines

....and wife to Tim, who has a heart of gold

[Guest guest]

Hi,

Cornstarch breaks down at a much slower rate than most complex carbs, therefore giving you a longer stable glucose level throughout the night, fasting time, for the kids. I want to give you a warning though with cornstarch. We ended up in surgery because Kira my oldest became completely blocked in her colon due to the cornstarch having hardened in there. You MUST give Lots of water especially if they have dysmotility issues as it is, in order to avoid this. We thought we were giving a lot of water when we were giving it to her, but apparently not enough. Just a warning for you. It worked very well as far as maintaining the glucose levels for her for a while. Good luck!

Hugs

O

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[Guest guest]

Hi,

Cornstarch breaks down at a much slower rate than most complex carbs, therefore giving you a longer stable glucose level throughout the night, fasting time, for the kids. I want to give you a warning though with cornstarch. We ended up in surgery because Kira my oldest became completely blocked in her colon due to the cornstarch having hardened in there. You MUST give Lots of water especially if they have dysmotility issues as it is, in order to avoid this. We thought we were giving a lot of water when we were giving it to her, but apparently not enough. Just a warning for you. It worked very well as far as maintaining the glucose levels for her for a while. Good luck!

Hugs

O

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[Guest guest]

Hi,

Cornstarch breaks down at a much slower rate than most complex carbs, therefore giving you a longer stable glucose level throughout the night, fasting time, for the kids. I want to give you a warning though with cornstarch. We ended up in surgery because Kira my oldest became completely blocked in her colon due to the cornstarch having hardened in there. You MUST give Lots of water especially if they have dysmotility issues as it is, in order to avoid this. We thought we were giving a lot of water when we were giving it to her, but apparently not enough. Just a warning for you. It worked very well as far as maintaining the glucose levels for her for a while. Good luck!

Hugs

O

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