Peanut skin phenolic extract attenuates hyperglycemic responses in vivo and in vitro

Year Published: 2019

Journal

PLoS One

Authors

Christman LM, Dean LL, Allen JC, Godinez SF, Toomer OT

Methods

There is evidence that phenolics play a protective role in type 2 diabetes development and management. "This study evaluated effects of the extract from peanut skins containing polyphenols on induced- hyperglycemia using in vivo and in vitro methods."

Key Findings

Key Findings: "Peanut skin extract was found to attenuate the decrease in cell viability in high glucose treated cells, showing a protective effect against hyperglycemia induced cell death."