India, July 5 -- Cardiologist and functional medicine expert Dr Alok Chopra often educates his followers about heart health and shares tips to boost their overall wellbeing. In an Instagram post shared on April 11, Dr Chopra suggested a rare alternative to sugar that can be beneficial for those with spiked blood sugar or insulin levels. Let's find out what it is.

According to Dr Chopra, allulose is a great alternative to sugar. He wrote, "Allulose is a rare sugar alternative that doesn't spike blood sugar or insulin levels, making it a promising option for those managing diabetes or insulin resistance." Additionally, it tastes similar to sugar, 70 percent as sweet. "70 percent of it is absorbed in blood and passes out in urine," he added...