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 Dichrostachys glomerata provided as an oral dosage unit in the form of a pill, capsule, liquid, lozenge or tablet.

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