what's the deal with glycerine?

[quigs]

Do glycerine and other sugar alcohols effect the blood sugar and insulin levels the same way as regular carbs and simple sugars? I've heard different things from just about everyone i've asked....

 

[diamonddiceclay]

here is what the label says on many low carb bars"glycerine has only a negligible effect on blood sugar"

 

[Mr.X]

My friend. Gycerol (glycerin) contains around 4.13cal/g, yet it does not raise blood insulin levels, it plainly get's metabolized in the liver and stays there as liver glycogen. Which, by the way, can affect your Ketonic state if too much is consumed.

Mr.X