Question

Write the reduction reaction of glucose to form sorbitol. List and explain the side effects caused by too much sorbitol consumption.

Answer 1

Answer:

Glycytols or alditols (also called alcoholic sugars) are characterized by being a set of sweet-tasting organic chemical compounds of the polyol family. These compounds are chemically considered hydrogenated carbohydrates whose carbonyl group (aldehyde, ketone, sugar reducer) has been reduced to a primary or secondary hydroxyl group (i.e. an alcohol). Alcoholic sugars have the general formula H (HCHO) n + 1H, while sugars have H (HCHO) nHCO. Food applications are used in modifications as sweeteners to replace sugar (sucrose). Glycytols contain very low calorie contents, and their low fermentability makes them non-cariogenic, that is why it can be found in the package leaflet of some pediatric toothpastes, or Asian chewing gum itself.

Explanation:

When taking too much sorbitol (between 20 to 50 grams) it can have many negative effects by causing gas and abdominal pain and even become a very powerful laxative that even causes diarrhea.

In diabetic patients, it is usually used as a sweetener and prevents spikes in blood glucose because it generates the accumulation of water in the walls of the intestines, delaying the absorption of glucose

Answer 2

Answer:

The product of reduction of glucose is sorbitol

The side effects caused by too much sorbitol consumption include: Diarrhea, Nausea, stomach discomfort

Explanation:

Please find attached the reaction of glucose with NADPH to produce sorbitol