PUPLE CORN ANTHOCYANINS WITH EXCELLENT BLOOD GLUCOSE CONTROL ACTIVITY AND EFFICIENT PROTECTIVE ACTIVITY FOR DIABETIC LOSS OF PANCREATIC BETA CELLS

摘要

PURPOSE: A composition containing purple corn anthocyanins for preventing and treating diabetes is provided to protect pancreatic beta cell activity and blood glucose control. CONSTITUTION: A purple corn anthocyanin has activities of protecting pancreatic beta cells and controlling blood glucose. The purple corn anthocyanins are isolated from Zea mays. An medicinal composition contains the purple corn anthocyanins. A health food composition contains the purple corn anthocyanins.