Effects of <it>Curcuma longa </it>(turmeric) on postprandial plasma glucose and insulin in healthy subjects

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Previous animal studies have shown that <it>Curcuma (C.) longa </it>lowers plasma glucose. <it>C. longa </it>may thus be a promising ingredient in functional foods aimed at preventing type 2 diabetes. The purp...

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Main Authors: Ingemansson Sandra, Wickenberg Jennie, Hlebowicz Joanna
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-10-01
Series:Nutrition Journal
Online Access:http://www.nutritionj.com/content/9/1/43