The antidiabetic potential of a polyherbal tea mixture and its constituents in vitr/Voorklieniese evaluasie van die antidiabetiese potensiaal van 'n tee mengsel en sy individuelebe standdele

The antidiabetic potential of a polyherbal tea mixture and its constituents in vitr/Voorklieniese evaluasie van die antidiabetiese potensiaal van 'n tee mengsel en sy individuelebe standdele

In this study the antidiabetic potential of a commercial tea mixture and its constituents were tested by the ability to inhibit carbohydralyse enzymes. It was found of all the extracts tested that buchu possessed the most potent antidiabetic potential, which was comparable with that of acarbose--an...

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Veröffentlicht in:Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir natuurwetenskap en tegnologie 2014-01, Vol.33 (1)
Hauptverfasser: Paddy, V, van Tonder, J.J, Steenkamp, V
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Diabetes mellitus
Health aspects
Prevention
Tea (Beverage)
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Zusammenfassung:In this study the antidiabetic potential of a commercial tea mixture and its constituents were tested by the ability to inhibit carbohydralyse enzymes. It was found of all the extracts tested that buchu possessed the most potent antidiabetic potential, which was comparable with that of acarbose--an antidiabetic prescription drug.
ISSN:0254-3486
DOI:10.4102/satnt.v33i1.1249