Intestinal neuroendocrine cells (STC-1 cells) exposed to skim milk powder with a high content of Maillard reactants show an attenuated secretion of incretins

Incretins such as glucagon-like-peptide 1 (GLP-1) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) play crucial roles in postprandial glucose management. GLP-1 and GIP stimulate insulin release in conjunction with meals and are responsible for up to 75% of the insulin secretion. Incretins are therefore very important for maintenance of normal blood glucose levels. Dairy foods are crucial for adequate nutrition at a young age, and skim milk powder in infant formula is frequently used. Howev