| abstract |
The present invention relates to extracts of deoiled sunflower seeds which are useful for the prevention and treatment of dyslipidemia, hyperglycemia and hypertension, metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes. The invention also relates to a process for the preparation of said extracts and compositions comprising them. The extract according to the invention, when added to a carbohydrate based food, reduces the glycemic index and the postprandial absorption of glucose and induces alteration of the lipid profile. |