CREST syndrome. [krest]. abbreviation for c alcinosis, R aynaud's phenomenon, e sophageal dysfunction, s clerodactyly, and t elangiectasis. CREST syndrome is a disease of skin and blood vessels and, in severe cases, the lungs, digestive tract, or heart.To be diagnosed with CREST, an individual must display at least two of the five symptoms.REST syndrome. [krest]. abbreviation for c alcinosis, R aynaud's phenomenon, e sophageal dysfunction, s clerodactyly, and t elangiectasis. CREST syndrome is a disease of skin and blood vessels and, in severe cases, the lungs, digestive tract, or heart.
Dextrose is added to foods to sweeten them. Photo Credit Debby Lewis-Harrison/Cultura/Getty Images. Dextrose is a form of glucose derived from starches. It is one of the most commonly used ingredients in packaged foods because of its affordability and wide availability. Baking products and desserts often contain dextrose, but it may be used as an added sugar in any processed food that is sweetened by the manufacturer.
Originally Posted by AFXC1 Obviously, sugar is a fast digesting carbohydrate with a high glycemic index. This means it digests quickly and causes a rapid rise in blood sugar levels. After ingesting sugar, blood sugar levels begin to rise, which your body does not like.ow, the difference between dextrose & maltodextrin is this: -Dextrose: Glucose[dextrose] - Glucose has a chemical composition of 6 carbons, 12 hydrogen, and 6 Oxygen. This is the only sugar that affects blood sugar.