date:Jul 10, 2012
are responsible for carbohydrate digestion.
The overall effect of inhibition is to reduce the flow of glucose from complex dietary carbohydrates into the bloodstream, diminishing the postprandial effect of starch consumption on blood glucose levels,explained the researchers.
However, current glucosidase inhibitors, such as acarbose and miglitol, are said to produce diarrhea and other intestinal disturbances.
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A potential alternative is to use plant extracts, such as grape seed