Glycemic index values of monofloral Turkish honeys and the effect oftheir consumption on glucose metabolism*

Ali Timuçin ATAYOĞLU; MELTEM SOYLU; SİBEL SİLİCİ; NERİMAN İNANÇ

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Glycemic index values of monofloral Turkish honeys and the effect oftheir consumption on glucose metabolism*

Authors:

Ali Timuçin ATAYOĞLU | MELTEM SOYLU | SİBEL SİLİCİ | NERİMAN İNANÇ

Publisher:

TUBITAK

Journal:

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences 2016 Vol.46 Issue 2, pp.483-488

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

3/2016

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2000752241

Frequency:

Bimonthly

eISSN:

1303-6165

pISSN:

1300-0144

Abstract:

 

Background/aim: Clinical trials have shown that low glycemic index (GI) nutrition reduces mean blood glucose concentrations and insulin secretions. The aim of the present study was to determine the GI values of various monofloral (citrus, milk-vetch, chestnut, thyme, lime, pine) honeys of Turkey, and the effect of their consumption on glucose metabolism.   Materials and methods: Processing data from 20 healthy volunteers, GI values were determined from the glycemia values by using the incremental area method. Serum insulin and C-peptide levels were also measured before and 120 min after the test.   Results: The GI values of citrus, thyme, lime, chestnut, pine, and milk-vetch honeys were found to be 44.9, 52.6, 55.3, 55.5, 58.8, and 69, respectively. Serum insulin and C-peptide values after honey consumption were relatively lower than those after reference food (glucose) consumption. By the end of the 120 min, serum insulin levels were significantly higher, while a significant decrease was observed after the consumption of chestnut honey (P < 0.05).  Conclusion: Citrus and thyme honeys were determined to have low GI, while serum insulin levels were significantly lower after the consumption of chestnut honey. Long-term research is needed to compare the effects of honey consumption on healthy and diabetic individuals.

Article Details

Glycemic index values of monofloral Turkish honeys and the effect oftheir consumption on glucose metabolism*

Authors: Ali Timuçin ATAYOĞLU | MELTEM SOYLU | SİBEL SİLİCİ | NERİMAN İNANÇ

Publisher: TUBITAK

Journal: Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences 2016 Vol.46 Issue 2, pp.483-488

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 3/2016

Document Language: Turkish

Document ID (Org No.): 2000752241

Frequency: Bimonthly

eISSN: 1303-6165

pISSN: 1300-0144

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Authors:

Ali Timuçin ATAYOĞLU | MELTEM SOYLU | SİBEL SİLİCİ | NERİMAN İNANÇ

Publisher:

TUBITAK

Journal:

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences 2016 Vol.46 Issue 2, pp.483-488

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

3/2016

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2000752241

Frequency:

Bimonthly

eISSN:

1303-6165

pISSN:

1300-0144