hrp0082p1-d3-129 | Fat Metabolism & Obesity (2) | ESPE2014

The Effect of Honey on Plasma Glucose and Insulin Concentrations in Obese Prepubertal Girls

Farakla Ioanna , Papadopoulos Georgios E. , Koui Eleni , Arditi Jessica , Moutsatsou Paraskevi , Drakopoulou Maria , Papassotiriou Ioannis , Chrousos George P. , Charmandari Evangelia

Background: Honey is known for its medicinal and health promoting properties. It contains phytochemicals with high phenolic and flavonoid content, which contribute to its high antioxidant activity. Recent studies performed in adult healthy subjects suggest that honey has a beneficial effect on plasma glucose and serum insulin concentrations compared with monosacharides and disaccharides from different sources.Objective/hypotheses: To compare the effects ...