The United Nations has declared 2016 as the International Year of Pulses. Pulses are
narrowly defined as leguminous crops that are harvested as dry seeds. Although some …

ObjectiveThe aim of the present study was to systematically review and perform a meta-
analysis of prospective cohort studies exploring the association between dietary legume …

Diabetes mellitus is a complex disorder characterized by insufficient insulin production or
insulin resistance, which results in a lifelong dependence on glucose-lowering drugs for …

Diabetes mellitus (DM) comprises a range of metabolic disorders characterized by high
blood glucose levels caused by defects in insulin release, insulin action, or both. DM is a …

Legumes are the world's primary source of dietary protein and are particularly important for
those in developing economies. However, the biofortification potential of legumes remains …

The antidiabetic function of polysaccharides prepared from six legumes: soybean, white
kidney bean, red kidney bean, small black soybean, field bean, lentil were studied. Six …

Legumes are excellent sources of proteins that can be hydrolysed to generate antidiabetic
peptides, which inhibit carbohydrate digestive enzymes. The degree of protein hydrolysis …

Butea monosperma is one of the extensively used plants in traditional system of medicines
for many therapeutic purposes. In this study, the antioxidant activity, α-glucosidase and α …

World population growth, together with climate changes and increased hidden hunger, bring
an urgent need for finding sustainable and eco-friendly agricultural approaches to improve …

Soybean is a valuable protein and oilseed crop ranked among the most significant of the
major crops. Field experiments were carried out in 2016–2019 in South-East Poland. The …