Aim . To identify the effects of sociodemographic status, family history, and lifestyle habits on fasting blood glucose (FBG ) and fasting serum insulin (FSI) levels in apparently healthy subjects. Methods. Information was ...
Introduction: Curd (Dadhi) peptides reduce hypertension by inhibiting angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) and serum cholesterol. Peptides vary with bacterial species and milk type used during fermentation. Aim: To isolate ...
Gunathilaka, M.D.T.L.; Ekanayake, S.(The Sri Lanka Medical Association, Colombo 07, 2015-06)
Introduction: Glycaemic index (GI) reflects the blood glucose response after ingestion of a 50g digestible carbohydrate portion. Many factors affect the GI, including degree of starch gelatinization.
Methods: The objective ...
Coconut milk is the aqueous extract of grated coconut kernel. In traditional cooking in the South Asian region, grated coconut kernel is hand-pressed with water to obtain a viscous white coconut milk known as first extract ...