Anti-hyperglycaemic and anti-hyperlipidaemic effects of black and red rice in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats

• Main Authors: Payungsak Tantipaiboonwong, Komsak Pintha, Wittaya Chaiwangyen, Teera Chewonarin, Kanjana Pangjit, Orada Chumphukam, Napapan Kangwan, Maitree Suttajit
• Format: Journal
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Agricultural and Biological Sciences
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?partnerID=HzOxMe3b&scp=85041579875&origin=inward; http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/jspui/handle/6653943832/47050
• Institution: Chiang Mai University

Increasing numbers of diabetic patients, especially those with type II, can link their condition to changes in eating habits. Black rice and red rice are not only a source of carbohydrate but also rich sources of antioxidants, especially proanthocyanidins and anthocyanins. This study determines the...