Dietary fibre and phenolic-rich extracts from Musa paradisiaca inflorescence ameliorates type 2 diabetes and associated cardiovascular risks

Dietary fibre and phenolic-rich extracts from Musa paradisiaca inflorescence ameliorates type 2 diabetes and associated cardiovascular risks

The present study investigated nutraceutical properties of Musa paradisiaca (Nendran variety) inflorescence (PI). PI was found to be a rich source of soluble (SDF) and insoluble dietary fibre (12.45 and 53.31% respectively). SDF exhibited potential glucose and cholesterol adsorption capacity. Ethyl...

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Main Authors: K.B. Arun, Sithara Thomas, T.R. Reshmitha, G.C. Akhil, P. Nisha
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2017-04-01
Series:Journal of Functional Foods
Subjects:
Plantain inflorescence
Dietary fibre
Phenolics
ROS scavenging
Glucose uptake
ACE inhibition
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1756464617300737

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