{"id":24893,"date":"2019-02-17T12:00:08","date_gmt":"2019-02-17T18:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.salud.carlosslim.org\/english2\/?p=24893"},"modified":"2019-02-18T16:32:06","modified_gmt":"2019-02-18T22:32:06","slug":"mexican-scientists-create-chickpea-beverage-that-reduces-glucose-and-cholesterol-levels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.salud.carlosslim.org\/english2\/mexican-scientists-create-chickpea-beverage-that-reduces-glucose-and-cholesterol-levels\/","title":{"rendered":"Mexican scientists create chickpea beverage that reduces glucose and cholesterol levels"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"A group of researchers from the Autonomous University of Sinaloa (UAS) created a functional drink made of chickpea and corn to help controlling glucose and cholesterol levels, especially for those living with diabetes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

“Chickpea inhibits enzymes that participate in the digestion of carbohydrates, so they are eliminated without being absorbed in the digestive tract, so it reduces glucose levels<\/em>,” explains Dr. Roberto Guti\u00e9rrez Dorado, UAS researcher.<\/p>\n

Guti\u00e9rrez Dorado adds that the legume performs the same function in enzymes that degrade lipids, which are also eliminated without being absorbed<\/strong>. Therefore, it helps to lower cholesterol and triglycerides, in addition to lowering blood pressure<\/strong>.  In addition, chickpea also has significant amounts of vitamins<\/strong> such as thiamine and niacin, as well as minerals and unsaturated fatty acids.<\/p>\n

According to the researcher from Sinaloa, no vegetable food contains the 9 essential amino acids humans must consume, but amaranth comes closest and just behind chickpeas, soybeans are the ones that provide more essential amino acids<\/strong>. To complete the protein needs, the UAS researchers added corn to the beverage, not only getting the all the essential amino acids but widening the range of prevention of diseases<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

“The mixture is made by extrusion in which the grains are used in an integral way; in other words, with its husk because that is where the properties are. The process is carried out at high temperature and in a short time, it is friendly to the environment and the operating cost is low, so it may be attractive for potential investors who seek to offer products of high biological value and high protein digestibility<\/em>,<\/span>” details Dr. Guti\u00e9rrez Dorado.<\/span><\/p>\n

The flour obtained can be placed in the category of functional foods, that is, those that nourish and cure or prevent diseases<\/strong>. The flavour of the beverage made using the flour has resulted very positive in test groups.<\/p>\n

“In addition to having very good protein quality, they have antioxidant activity and antihypertensive potential; that is, if you take them regularly, it reduces the possibility of you suffering high blood pressure<\/em><\/strong>.”<\/p>\n

For the time being, the technology developed by the UAS was transferred to a company established in Sinaloa for the production of chickpea and corn flour.<\/p>\n

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Source: <\/strong>Agencia ID<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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