Archive · 25 Nov 2025
Hyderabad Doctor Warns About Industrial Starch
A doctor in Hyderabad named Dr. Pooja Reddy has warned people about a harmful ingredient called industrial starch.
This starch is found in many packaged foods and is made in factories using chemicals.
It's different from the natural starch in foods like potatoes or rice.
Dr. Reddy says industrial starch can cause big spikes in blood sugar, which can lead to health problems like belly fat, fatty liver, and diabetes.
She advises people to read food labels carefully to avoid this ingredient.
Dr. Pooja Reddy warns about industrial starch, calling it the 'most dangerous carbohydrate' due to its health risks.
Industrial starch is highly processed and causes rapid blood sugar spikes, leading to inflammation and fat accumulation.
Unlike natural starches, industrial starch is often added to packaged foods as a filler or thickener.
Common names for industrial starch include corn starch, maltodextrin, and modified food starch.
Dr. Reddy advises consumers to check food labels to avoid this hidden ingredient in packaged products.
- Who
- Dr. Pooja Reddy, a Hyderabad-based dermatologist
- What
- Warning about the dangers of industrial starch in packaged foods
- When
- Recently (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Hyderabad, India
- Why
- To raise awareness about the health risks of industrial starch, which is often hidden in packaged foods
- Expert
- Dr. Pooja Reddy (Dermatologist)
- Location
- Hyderabad, India
- Ingredient Warned Against
- Industrial Starch
- Common Names
- Corn Starch, Maltodextrin, Modified Food Starch
- Health Risks
- Blood Sugar Spikes, Inflammation, Belly Fat, Fatty Liver, Type 2 Diabetes
- Source of Warning
- Instagram Post
- Target Audience
- Consumers of Packaged Foods