Impact of Food Combination on Starch Digestion and Gastric Processing

The results of our in vitro studies strengthen the hypothesis that the contribution of salivary alpha-amylase to starch digestion has been underrated and that this enzyme can play an important role in this process. As a result, its inhibition could constitute an opportunity to reduce the glycemic response elicited by starch-rich foods. The main goal of this study is to verify whether inhibiting salivary alpha-amylase upon the consumption of starchy foods, can have an impact on the postprandial glycemic response, and/or satiety.