Though the mechanisms behind the lifespan - extending effects of acarbose have yet to be determined, reducing insulin levels could be a factor, says Jackson Laboratory Senior Research Scientist Kevin Flurkey, Ph.D., a coauthor of the study. (jax.org)
Others trigger hormones that slow digestion, while still others act like acarbose and inhibit digestive enzymes. (carbscout.com)
An antidiabetic drug acarbose inhibits the digestion of starch to glucose, which results in slower glucose absorption and lower blood glucose spikes after starchy meals [14]. (nutrientsreview.com)