Polyphenols in foods: a potential strategy for preventing and managing the postprandial hyperglycemic response

• Published in: Food science and biotechnology Vol. 33; no. 12; pp. 2699 - 2713
• Main Authors: Kim, Kyeong Jin, Kim, Ji Yeon
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Singapore Springer Nature Singapore 01.09.2024; Springer Nature B.V; 한국식품과학회
• Subjects: absorption; Biological effects; Carbohydrate metabolism; Carbohydrates; Chemistry; Chemistry and Materials Science; Diabetes mellitus; Diabetes mellitus (non-insulin dependent); digestion; Food; Food Science; glucose; Glucose metabolism; glycemic control; Health risks; humans; Hyperglycemia; insulin; noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus; Nutrition; Polyphenols; Review; risk; 식품과학; Polyphenols; Type 2 diabetes mellitus; Carbohydrate-hydrolyzing enzymes; Human intervention study; Postprandial blood glucose
• ISSN: 1226-7708; 2092-6456; 2092-6456
• DOI: 10.1007/s10068-024-01607-y

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a significant health risk worldwide, and effective management strategies are needed. Polyphenols exhibit diverse biological functions, are abundant in various plants, and influence carbohydrate digestion and absorption. This review provides a comprehensive overview of clinical evidence regarding the relationship between dietary polyphenols and the postprandial hyperglycemic response. Human intervention studies have demonstrated the benefits of polyphenol-rich foods in improving glucose and insulin metabolism, underscoring their role in preventing T2DM. These findings highlight the potential of polyphenol-rich foods for managing hyperglycemia and mitigating T2DM risk and provide insight into effective dietary strategies for glycemic control and overall health.