Beneficial effect of xylose consumption on postprandial hyperglycemia in Korean: a randomized double-blind, crossover design

Journal List Trials v.17; 2016 PMC4791768 As a library, NLM provides access to scientific literature. Inclusion in an NLM database does not imply endorsement of, or agreement with, the contents by NLM or the National Institutes of Health. Learn more: PMC Disclaimer | PMC Copyright Notice Trials. 2016; 17: 139. Published online 2016 Mar 15. doi:10.1186/s13063-016-1261-0PMCID: PMC4791768PMID: 26979433Yun Ju Jun,# Jinhee Lee,# Sehee Hwang, Jung Hyun Kwak, Hyeon Yeong Ahn, Youn Kyung Bak, Jihoon Koh, and Jong Ho LeeAuthor information Article notes Copyright and License information PMC DisclaimerAbstractBackgroundPrevious studies have reported that xylose selectively inhibited the activity of sucrase. Xylose supplementation may have a beneficial effect on the postprandial glycemic response. However, no studies have investigated patients with IFG or the effectivity of a dose of D-xylose less than 10% (w/w).MethodsThe present study determined the effect of xylose consumption on postprandial h...