Inhibition of starch absorption by tendamistate (an alpha-amylase inactivator).

Tendamistate (HOE 467) is an alpha-amylase inactivator. Doses of 100 and 200 mg and a placebo were administered to 6 volunteers in order to investigate the effect of the drug on plasma glucose levels after a bread meal. Each subject participated in three phases, in each of which they received a meal consisting of 200 g white bread together with either placebo or tendamistate 100 or 200 mg. Serial blood specimens for plasma glucose determinations were taken up to 3 hours after the meal. Plasma glucose concentrations served as a criterion of starch absorption. Side-effects (flatulence and/or diarrhoea) were reported after each of the three treatments. The administration of tendamistate together with the bread meal resulted in significant inhibition of starch absorption.

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