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Spring 2018
Collagen hydrolysates (CH) are emerging health supplements associated with a growing body of evidence indicating that they may positively influence skin conditions, promote joint and bone health, and even ameliorate hypertension and type 2 diabetes. The biological effects of CH, however, are...
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Intestinal Uptake of Barley Protein Nanoparticles as Delivery Vehicles for Bioactive Compounds
DownloadFall 2013
The use of nanoparticles as nutrient delivery vehicles enables the enhancement of the oral bioavailability and health promoting benefits of bioactive compounds. Barley protein nanoparticles were developed in previous study for hydrophobic compound delivery. The objective of the present study was...
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Proanthocyanidins and Glucose Homeostasis: An Analysis of Bioavailability and Mechanisms in Rats
DownloadFall 2015
Proanthocyanidins (PAC) belong to a highly consumed class of flavonoids and their consumption has been linked to beneficial effects on glycemic control in type 2 diabetes. However, limited gastrointestinal absorption occurs due to the structure complexity of polymeric PAC and the mechanisms by...