Product Description: (+)-Afzelechin, isolated from rhizomes of Bergenia ligulata, is an alpha-glucosidase activity inhibitor with an ID50 (50% inhibition dose) value of 0.13 mM. (+)-Afzelechin can delay the absorption of carbohydrates in food to suppress postprandial hyperglycemia and hyperinsulinemia[1].
Applications: Metabolism-sugar/lipid metabolism
Formula: C15H14O5
References: [1]Junichi Saijyo, et al. Alpha-glucosidase Inhibitor From <i>Bergenia Ligulata</i>. J Oleo Sci. 2008;57(8):431-5.