Effects of Onion (Allium cepa L.) Extract Administration on Intestinal α-Glucosidases Activities and Spikes in Postprandial Blood Glucose Levels in SD Rats Model

Effects of Onion (Allium cepa L.) Extract Administration on Intestinal α-Glucosidases Activities and Spikes in Postprandial Blood Glucose Levels in SD Rats Model

Diets high in calories and sweetened foods with disaccharides frequently lead to exaggerated postprandial spikes in blood glucose. This state induces immediate oxidant stress and free radicals which trigger oxidative stress-linked diabetic complications. One of the therapeutic approaches for decreas...

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Main Authors: Sun-Ho Kim, Sung-Hoon Jo, Young-In Kwon, Jae-Kwan Hwang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2011-06-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Subjects:
α-glucosidase
hyperglycemia
sucrase
postprandial spikes
Allium cepa
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/12/6/3757/

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