Effect of Baobab Fruit on Postprandial Glycaemia in Healthy Adults

Baobab fruits have been traditionally used in Africa due to its therapeutic proprieties attributed to it high polyphenol content. The aim of the study was to investigate the effect of baobab fruit on postprandial glycaemia on healthy adults and to measure its bioactive compounds and antioxidant activity. The study was conducted on 31 healthy subjects. The participants were randomly allocated in control group (oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT); n = 16) and in intervention group (OGTT followed by administration of 250 ml baobab aqueous extract (BAE); n = 15). Total phenols, proanthocyanidins, hydrolysable tannins and antioxidant activity (FRAP, DPPH, ABTS and inhibition of O2•- and NO• methods) were quantified. Repeated Measures ANOVA of mixed type and Independent samples t-test were used.