 Type 2 diabetes is considered the most common metabolic disorder in the developed world. The inhibition of glucosidase results in reduced digestion of carbohydrates and a decrease in post-prandial blood glucose. The only extract that was able to inhibit sucrose activity was a no-dosem with an IC50 value of 0.83 milligram ml. This article was authored by Mahatjui, Sinead Ryan, Alexandra Conakristic, and others.