Curcumin improves glucose tolerance via stimulation of glucagon ‐like peptide‐1 secretion

ConclusionThese findings demonstrate the biological function of curcumin as a GLP‐1 secretagogue and the possible molecular target that mediates GLP‐1 secretion. Increases in the secretion of endogenous GLP‐1 induced by curcumin may allow the dosages of other diabetic medicines to be reduced and aid in the prevention of diabetes.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved

Source: Nahrung / Food - September 30, 2016 Category: Nutrition Authors: Masaki Kato, Sho Nishikawa, Akiho Ikehata, kojiro Dochi, Tsubasa Tani, Tsukasa Takahashi, Atsushi Imaizumi, Takanori Tsuda Tags: Food & Function Source Type: research