Anatto
General Information
Bixa orellana (Natta/Natto)
Traditional use Orange (Annatto) dye, oral hypoglycaemic
Preparation Tea, soups, stews
Bixa orellana (Natta/Natto)
Traditional use Orange (Annatto) dye, oral hypoglycaemic
Preparation Tea, soups, stews
Research
Studies in dogs, using an oil-soluble, partially purified B. orellana extract have demonstrated significantly lowered blood glucose levels. This effect is attributed to increased plasma insulin concentration and increased insulin receptor affinity.
Studies in dogs, using an oil-soluble, partially purified B. orellana extract have demonstrated significantly lowered blood glucose levels. This effect is attributed to increased plasma insulin concentration and increased insulin receptor affinity.
Active compound(s)
trans-bixins
trans-bixins
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