The role of bitter polyphenols in the regulation of blood sugar

Researchers from SIT reveal the mechanism by which bitter taste of plant-based polyphenols interact with T2R in the gut and secrete GI hormones, thereby regulating blood sugar levels and appetite, reducing the risk of diabetes and obesity. Credit: Frankie Fouganthin, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0, wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/bf/Polyphenol.jpg Bioactive compounds like polyphenols and their health benefits have long captured public attention and interest. Commonly present in plant-based food like fruits, vegetables, seeds, coffee, and tea, polyphenols have a strong bitter taste, and in the normal course of a day, are excreted by our body due to poor absorption. The polyphenols interact with Read More