Figure 10.
Antidiabetic and antilipidemic effects of açaí. Açaí improves glycemic control and exerts antilipidemic effects via various mechanisms. Symbols and abbreviations: ↑, increase; ↓, decrease; GLP-1, glucagon-like peptide 1; HDL, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol; LDL, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol; LDL-R, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol receptor; Akt, protein kinase B; AMPK, 5′ adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase.