Rizliya Visvanathan

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Introduction Click to copy section linkSection link copied! Resveratrol (1) is a well-known and widely studied stilbene linked with a multitude of health benefits. (1,2) This nonflavonoid polyphenol is found at very low levels in plants, such as grapes, plums, peanuts, and specific types of berries, including mulberries, blueberries, and cranberries, (3−6) and is also a minor component of red wine.

Abstract Carbohydrate digestion in the mammalian gastrointestinal tract is catalyzed by α-amylases and α-glucosidases to produce monosaccharides for absorption. Inhibition of these enzymes is the major activity of the drugs acarbose and miglitol, which are used to manage diabetes. Furthermore, delaying carbohydrate digestion via inhibition of α-amylases and α-glucosidases is an effective strategy to blunt blood glucose spikes, a major risk factor for developing metabolic diseases.