Starch is an essential source of energy for the human diet. Resistant starch is the portion of starch that is not digested in the small intestine and is fermented in the colon by microorganisms, resulting in the formation of short-chain fatty acids, which may be associated with some metabolic effects. In this regard, this review aims to present relevant research on the health benefits of consuming resistant starch and its effects on physiological properties such as intestinal health, glycemic balance, lipid metabolism, and body weight to be evaluated. However, the effect of resistant starch in reducing the risk of diet-dependent disorders such as diabetes, obesity, lipid disorders, and intestinal health is promising but still inconclusive.

淀粉是人类饮食的重要能量来源。抗性淀粉是在小肠中未被消化而在结肠中被微生物发酵，导致形成短链脂肪酸的部分淀粉，这可能与某些代谢作用有关。在这方面，本综述旨在介绍有关食用抗性淀粉的健康益处及其对肠道健康、血糖平衡、脂质代谢和待评估体重等生理特性的影响的相关研究。然而，抗性淀粉在降低糖尿病、肥胖、脂质紊乱和肠道健康等饮食依赖性疾病风险方面的作用是有希望的，但仍无定论。