“…α-amylase inhibition impedes carbohydrate hydrolysis, thereby reducing sugar absorption, which in turn alleviates postprandial glycemic spike. This inhibition also increases the accumulation of undigested carbohydrates in the ileum and delays gastric emptying; thus, it enhances satiety and further reduces food intake ( Saad et al, 2022 ). Hence, it can be used as an effective treatment for preventing and treating obesity and diabetes.…”