Cinnamon extract inhibits α-glucosidase activity and dampens postprandial glucose excursion in diabetic rats
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>α-glucosidase inhibitors regulate postprandial hyperglycemia (PPHG) by impeding the rate of carbohydrate digestion in the small intestine and thereby hampering the diet associated acute glucose excursion. PPHG is a major risk factor...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2011-06-01
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| Series: | Nutrition & Metabolism |
| Online Access: | http://www.nutritionandmetabolism.com/content/8/1/46 |