Studies

CellWell record HH-265645

Black highland barley anthocyanins as potent natural inhibitors of α-glucosidase and α-amylase: A combined digestion and molecular mechanism study

Yonghui Dong; Xue Wu; Yinuo Li; Yifan Zhai; Haiyu Wu; Lin Han; Caian He; Min Wang

2026

In plain language

Black highland barley anthocyanins potently inhibited carbohydrate-digesting enzymes in vitro, with enzyme-inhibitory activity retained despite anthocyanin degradation during simulated intestinal digestion.

Evidence
Emerging
Design
Primary research (design unspecified)

Read it on PubMed

Powered by CellWell

Cite this record: https://thecellwell.org/studies/HH-265645

Produced by the CellWell Research Engine, custom software owned and operated by CellWell and The Holistic Hub. All rights reserved. This analysis, its indexing and its evidence classifications are proprietary. Any use, republication or onward sharing must credit CellWell Research Engine (thecellwell.org) as the source.

This is an educational research library, not medical advice. Nothing here may be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult a qualified professional.