Effects of Raspberry Leaf Tea Polyphenols on Postprandial Glucose and Insulin Responses in Healthy Adults
Abstract
Background: Dietary polyphenols, particularly flavonoids, have been associated with improved glycemic control and reduced risk of type 2 diabetes. Raspberry leaf (RL) is a rich but underexplored source of such bioactives, including ellagitannins, flavonoids, and phenolic acids. While raspberry fruit has received some attention in nutritional science, the metabolic effects of raspberry leaf-especially its influence on postprandial glucose and insulin responses-remain largely unstudied. Objective: This study is the first to investigate the acute effects of RL tea consumption on postprandial blood glucose and insulin levels in healthy individuals following intake of common dietary carbohydrates (sucrose and glucose). Methods: In a randomized crossover study, 22 healthy adults (12 males, 10 females) consumed 50 g of glucose or sucrose with or without 10 g of RL tea in four separate sessions. Blood glucose and insulin levels were measured at fasting and at 15, 30, 60, 90, and 120 min post-ingestion. A total of 37 polyphenolic compounds were identified in the RL infusion using LC-MS, following a 5-minute hot water extraction. The contents of ellagitannins, flavonoids, and phenolic acids were 38 mg, 7 mg, and 4 mg per 10 g of RL, respectively, contributing to a total polyphenol content of 50 mg per 10 g. Results: When RL tea was consumed with sucrose, postprandial blood glucose levels were significantly reduced at 15 and 30 min by 1.19 ± 0.88 mmol/L (25.59% reduction, p = 0.001)…
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Evidence Hub reads this as a randomized trial, done in people. Its evidence level is 3 of 5 (Moderate · trial / cohort / secondary analysis). Trials without a large randomized design, cohorts and secondary analyses give moderate evidence. Reported size: 22 participants or records.
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