About Sucrose

Sucrose is a disaccharide composed of glucose and fructose, commonly known as table sugar. It is widely used as a sweetener in various food products, including gummy vitamins and flavored supplements. While it enhances taste, excessive consumption can lead to blood sugar spikes and associated metabolic issues.

Dietary Supplement Label Database

Ingredient group data in NutriNav is aligned with the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD).

DSLD group id
9678

At a glance

Approval status

GRAS

Compare All Forms

3 forms

Compare supplement forms of Sucrose by absorption quality and what your body actually gets from each:

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Form Absorption Steps to absorb Notes Action
Sucrose

Commonly used in dietary supplements for flavor enhancement.

  • CAS: 57-50-1
  • Label category: Natural (Sugar cane/beet)
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Sucrose acetate isobutyrate — — — View →
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Type: Other

Miscellaneous ingredients including fillers, binders, preservatives, artificial colors, flavors, sweeteners, and other additives found in supplements.

Absorption: Many of these ingredients are inert fillers or additives that may affect absorption of active ingredients.

Interactions: Some additives may have health concerns. Fillers may reduce absorption of other nutrients. Preservatives and artificial colors may cause adverse reactions in sensitive individuals.

Potential Benefits

Benefits associated with Sucrose forms:

Potential Side Effects

Side effects associated with Sucrose forms:

What does the research say?

Research indicates that excessive consumption of sucrose can lead to metabolic disorders, including insulin resistance and obesity. Studies have shown a correlation between high sucrose intake and increased risk of type 2 diabetes.