METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR REDUCING DPP-4 ACTIVITY OR LEVELS IN A MAMMAL USING NATURALLY OCCURING PLANTS AND SPICES

Abstract

Methods and compositions using Dichrostachys glomerata or Cissus quadrangularis separately to provide a variety of health benefits, including but not limited to, increase GLP-1 levels and reduce or decrease DPP-4 activity or levels, visceral fat, food intake, blood lipids, total cholesterol and total glucose, in a mammal. In one embodiment, a composition for reducing or decreasing DPP-4 activity or levels in a mammal is provided where the composition comprises an effective amount of Cissus quadrangularis provided as an oral dosage unit in the form of a pill, capsule, liquid, lozenge or tablet.

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