Effects of Undaria pinnatifida, Himanthalia elongata and Porphyra umbilicalis extracts on in vitro α-glucosidase activity and glucose diffusion

Effects of Undaria pinnatifida, Himanthalia elongata and Porphyra umbilicalis extracts on in vitro α-glucosidase activity and glucose diffusion

Background: Seaweeds are good sources of dietary fibre, which can influence glucose uptake and glycemic control. Objective: To investigate and compare the in vitro inhibitory activity of different extracts from Undaria pinnatifida (Wakame), Himanthalia elongata (Sea spaghetti) and Porphyra umbilical...

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Main Authors: Adriana R. Schultz Moreira, Alba Garcimartín, Sara Bastida, Antonio Jiménez-Escrig, Pilar Rupérez, Brian D. Green, Eamon Rafferty, Francisco J. Sánchez-Muniz, Juana Benedí
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Arán Ediciones, S. L. 2014-06-01
Series:Nutrición Hospitalaria
Subjects:
Difusión de glucosa
α-Glucosidasa
Control glucémico
Extractos de algas
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