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Purple corn pigment may aid insulin secretion and glucose uptake
A University of Illinois study finds anthocyanins in purple corn pericarp activate FFAR1 and glucokinase, boosting insulin release and liver glucose uptake in cell models and lowering blood sugar in mice on high fat diets. Researchers note a clean water extraction method and potential dietary benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urbana
University of Illinois
Elvira de Mejia
Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition
U of I
de Mejia
Diego A. Luna-Vital
Luna-Vital
Luna
Vital
Illinois
Jack Juvik
Department of Crop Sciences
Plos One
Journal
Journal. Pone.0200449.g010]. Coauthors Include: Diego A. Luna-Vital
Elvira Gonzalez de_Mejia
College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences
ACES
College of Aces
U of 1
National Institute of Food and Agriculture