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Article type: Research Article
Authors: Villalobos, Mizpah C.a; b; * | Nicolas, Marilou G.c | Trinidad, Trinidad P.a
Affiliations: [a] The Graduate School, University of Santo Tomas España, Manila, Philippines | [b] Chemistry Department, Central Philippine University, Iloilo City, Philippines | [c] Department of Physical Sciences and Mathematics, University of the Philippines Manila, Manila, Philippines
Correspondence: [*] Corresponding author: Mizpah C. Villalobos, Chemistry Department, Central Philippine University, 5000 Iloilo City Philippines. Tel.: +63 9285066746; Fax: +63 333203685; E-mail: [email protected]. alternate; E-mail: [email protected].
Abstract: BACKGROUND:The major component of lemongrass by weight is dietary fibre (DF), but no literature has been reported on its DF components and fermentation products when ingested. OBJECTIVE:This study analysed DF components of lemongrass, investigated the potential of the major product from total DF (TDF) fermentation to inhibit α-amylase and HMG-CoA reductase, key enzymes of diabetes mellitus and hypercholesterolemia, respectively, and determined the serum glucose- and cholesterol-lowering potential of TDF in an animal model. METHODS:Lemongrass DF components were analysed, TDF was fermented in vitro; the major fermentation product was isolated for enzyme inhibitory assays; and postprandial blood glucose- and cholesterol-lowering potential of TDF was determined in Sprague-Dawley rats. RESULTS:TDF in lemongrass was 65.7 g/100g and soluble DF, 2.8 g/100 g. Significant amount of propionate (10.9 mM/g TDF) was produced after TDF fermentation; propionate inhibited 20.4% α-amylase activity, and 13.1 % HMG-CoA reductase activity in vitro. TDF further exhibited antihyperglycemic and cholesterol-lowering potential in an animal model. CONCLUSIONS:DF from lemongrass was shown to reduce hyperglycemia and hypercholesterolemia in an animal model, through mild inhibition of α-amylase and HMG-CoA reductase. Thus, lemongrass DF may have a significant role in mitigating the risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus and hypercholesterolemia.
Keywords: Lemongrass, dietary fibre, propionate, antihyperglycemic, cholesterol-lowering, Sprague-Dawley rats
DOI: 10.3233/MNM-210568
Journal: Mediterranean Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism, vol. 14, no. 4, pp. 453-467, 2021
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