date:Nov 14, 2012
period, the mice were given common corn starch, maltose or sucrose. One group of mice received EGCG along with the feed, while a control group was not fed the compound. The researchers then tested the blood sugar levels of both groups. The mice fed a compound of EGCG and corn starch had a significant reduction in increase in their blood sugar levels compared to mice that were not fed the compound. EGCG was most effective when the compound was fed to the mice simultaneously with corn starch.
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