Interaction of Some Commercial Teas with Some Carbohydrate Metabolizing Enzymes Linked with Type-2 Diabetes: A Dietary Intervention in the Prevention of Type-2 Diabetes

This study is aimed at assessing the inhibitory effect of teas on key enzymes (α-amylase and α-glucosidase) linked with type-2 diabetes and their antioxidant properties. Four samples of three brands were used; infusions of green tea (GT), 2 brands of black tea (BT), and a formulated herbal preparati...

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Main Authors: Ganiyu Oboh, Omodesola O. Ogunruku, Funke O. Ogidiolu, Adedayo O. Ademiluyi, Bukola C. Adedayo, Ayokunle O. Ademosun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2014-01-01
Series:Advances in Preventive Medicine
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/534082