Hibiscus and lemon verbena polyphenols modulate appetite-related biomarkers in overweight subjects: a randomized controlled trial.
AuthorsBoix-Castejón M, Herranz-López M, Pérez Gago A, Olivares-Vicente M, Caturla N, Roche E, Micol V
JournalFood Funct
PubMed ID29862395
Plant-derived polyphenols have shown potential to alleviate obesity-related pathologies by a multi-targeted mechanism in animal models and human intervention studies. A dietary supplement based on a combination of Lippia citriodora (LC) and Hibiscus sabdariffa (HS) polyphenolic extracts was assayed in a double blind and placebo-controlled intervention study with 54 overweight ... More
Polyphenol-rich curry made with mixed spices and vegetables increases postprandial plasma GLP-1 concentration in a dose-dependent manner.
AuthorsHaldar S, Chia SC, Henry CJ
JournalEur J Clin Nutr
PubMed ID29284788
Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) plays an important role in glucose homeostasis. Evidence is emerging that dietary bioactive phytochemicals such as polyphenols can increase GLP-1 concentration in vivo. Spices are rich in polyphenols and have oro-sensory properties, both of which can increase GLP-1 secretion. We therefore investigated the effects of mixed spices ... More