The effect of dietary polyphenols on intestinal absorption of glucose and fructose: Relation with obesity and type 2 diabetes

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2019

Authors

Loureiro, G (Author) Other; Martel, F (Author) FMUP

Journal

Title: Food Reviews International

Vol. 35

Pages: 390-406

ISSN: 8755-9129

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Indexing

ISI Web of Knowledge - 15 Citations

Scopus - 18 Citations

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00Q-DCM

DOI: 10.1080/87559129.2019.1573432

Abstract (EN): Polyphenols are a group of substances present in plant-based foods such as apples and in plant-based beverages such as red wine. This review shows that polyphenols interfere with intestinal sugar transporters, modulating their function and altering glucose and fructose absorption. Inhibition of intestinal glucose and fructose absorption contributes to the effect of polyphenols in reducing postprandial glycemia, altering the apparent glycemic index of foods and decreasing body mass index. The possible implication of these findings on type 2 diabetes and obesity is a matter of growing interest, as shown by the rise on publications on this subject.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 17