Hemp and buckwheat are valuable sources of dietary amino acids, beneficially modulating gastrointestinal hormones and promoting satiety in healthy volunteers

ConclusionPlants are valuable sources of amino acids which are promoting satiety. The impact of hemp and buckwheat on GLP-1 and, respectively, BCAAs should be explored further as could be relevant for aid and prevention of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes.Study registered with clinicaltrial.gov on 12th July 2013, study ID number: NCT01898351.
Source: European Journal of Nutrition - Category: Nutrition Source Type: research