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

ATAYOGLU A. T., Soylu M., SİLİCİ S., Inanc N.

TURKISH JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, vol.46, no.2, pp.483-488, 2016 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus, TRDizin) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 46 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2016
  • Doi Number: 10.3906/sag-1502-102
  • Journal Name: TURKISH JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.483-488
  • Keywords: Honey, glycemic index, glucose metabolism, nutrition
  • Erciyes University Affiliated: Yes

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.