Background α-Amylase plays an important role in starch digestion, the main source of
exogenous glucose in the human diet. Retarding glucose absorption through delaying …

Pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) is an ancient fruit that is widely consumed as fresh fruit
and juice. The use of pomegranate fruit dates from ancient times and reports of its …

To date, numerous studies have reported on the antidiabetic properties of various plant
extracts through inhibition of carbohydrate-hydrolysing enzymes. The objective of this …

The inhibition of α-glucosidase and α-amylase, enzymes involved in the digestion of
carbohydrates, can significantly reduce the post-prandial increase of blood glucose and …

Polyphenols and consequently many flavonoids have several beneficial actions on human
health. However, the actual molecular interactions of polyphenols with biological systems …

The inhibitory effects of dietary polyphenols against α-amylase have attracted great interest
among researchers. The aim of this review is to give an overview of the research reports on …

OBJECTIVE: Polyphenols (PPs) are reactive metabolites abundant in plant-derived foods,
particularly fruits, seeds and leaves. In the tissues of the digestive tract, particularly the oral …

Medicinal plants are rich sources of valuable molecules with various profitable biological
effects, including antimicrobial activity. The advantages of herbal products are their …

The evidence for the effect of polyphenol components of berries on digestive enzymes is
reviewed. Anthocyanins inhibit α-glucosidase activity and can reduce blood glucose levels …

Polyphenols are a heterogeneous group of phytochemicals that are found in plant-based
foods, which have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that may ultimately help …