Oligosaccharides Might Contribute to the Antidiabetic Effect of Honey: A Review of the Literature

Oligosaccharides Might Contribute to the Antidiabetic Effect of Honey: A Review of the Literature

Evidence shows that honey improves glycemic control in diabetes mellitus. Besides its hypoglycemic effect, studies indicate that honey ameliorates lipid abnormalities in rats and humans with diabetes. The majority of these studies do not examine the mechanisms by which honey ameliorates glycemic and...

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Main Authors: Mohd S. Ab Wahab, Siti A. Sulaiman, Omotayo O. Erejuwa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2011-12-01
Series:Molecules
Subjects:
prebiotics
oligosaccharides
honey
hypoglycemic
anti-diabetic
microbiota
body weight
food intake
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/17/1/248/

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