Vincoside Lactam from Edible Uncaria rhynchophylla: A Food-Derived Indole Alkaloid for Dietary Postprandial Glycemic Regulation and Functional Food Development

Abstract

α-Glucosidase inhibitors play a role in postprandial blood glucose. However, synthetic hypoglycemic drugs often cause gastrointestinal discomfort and are unsuitable for use as food additives. Natural compounds from plants have therefore attracted interest as safer candidates for hypoglycemic functional foods.

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