Developed beverage from roselle calyx and selected fruits modulates β-cell function, improves insulin sensitivity, and attenuates hyperlipidaemia in diabetic rats

The aim of this study is to report the antidiabetic properties of a beverage developed from roselle calyx and selected fruits in male albino rats. The beverage was designed to contain 30% pawpaw (Carica papaya L.), 10% grapefruit (Citrus paradisi), 20% guava leaves (Psidium guajava L.) and 40% rosel...

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Main Authors: Ochuko L. Erukainure, Oluwatoyin Okafor, Atinuke Ajayi, Okukwe Obode, Akinyele Ogunji, Theresa Okporua, Yewande Suberu, Oluwatoyin Oke, Augusta Ozumba, Oluwatoyin Oluwole, Gloria Elemo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2015-12-01
Series:Beni-Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2314853515000645