D08 : Investigating Matcha as an Amylase Inhibitor for Postprandial Hyperglycemia in Gestational Diabetes


Students Gabriella Ipwanshek
School HDSB - White Oaks Secondary School - Oakville
Level Senior 11/12 - Grade 11
Group Group 12 - Health Science IV
Abstract Post-meal hyperglycemia in gestational diabetes significantly increases the risk of maternal and fetal complications. Although pharmacologic glucosidase inhibitors can reduce post-meal glucose spikes, such medications are not routinely used during pregnancy due to limited safety data. Amylase significantly contributes to post-meal hyperglycemia by breaking down starch into glucose, thus this study aims to explore the efficacy of matcha as a natural amylase inhibitor for hyperglycemic control.
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