A Comprehensive Study of Ancient Fortified Buttermilk, ‘Gouri-Takra’: A Noteworthy Research

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Authors

  • Priya Darshane
     Department of Ayurved and Yog, Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Pune – 411037, Maharashtra ,IN
  • Avdhoot Pandit
     Department of Ayurved and Yog, Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Pune – 411037, Maharashtra ,IN

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15613/fijrfn/2024/v11i1/44788

Keywords:

Anti-Hyperglycemic, Antioxidant, Ayurveda, Buttermilk, Fortification

Abstract

The current pilot research was based on buttermilk as per the ancient Vedic manuscript ‘Kshemakutuhalam’ which was penned down in the 18th century in Indian Vedic history. The aim was to test in vitro the anti-hyperglycemic/anti-diabetic activity (alpha amylase inhibition) and anti-oxidant activity of the same fortified buttermilk termed as ‘Gouri-takra’ in Kshemakutuhalam compared with the control sample (plain buttermilk without fortification) ‘Takra’. The preparation of test sample ‘Gouri takra’ and control sample. A statistically significant difference was observed in the results. Hence, it was concluded that consumption of Gouri takra was better than just normal buttermilk consumption for blood glucose level control and for overall health maintenance. Also, it demonstrates that the ancient Indian dietetics science of Ayurveda should be reintroduced in the therapeutic modalities.

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2024-06-01

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Volume 11, Issue 1, June 2024

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