Antioxidant properties of saffron stigma and petals: A potential therapeutic approach for insulin resistance through an insulin-sensitizing adipocytokine in high-calorie diet rats

Background: Oxidative stress and alteration of lipid profile due to obesity and overweight is a major risk factor for atherosclerotic plaque or coronary artery disease. Because of antioxidant and lipid lowering potential of saffron, this study investigated weight alteration, lipid profiles, and insu...

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Main Authors: Zabihullah Mohaqiq, Maryam Moossavi, Mina Hemmati, Tooba Kazemi, Omid Mehrpour
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2020-01-01
Series:International Journal of Preventive Medicine
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Online Access:http://www.ijpvmjournal.net/article.asp?issn=2008-7802;year=2020;volume=11;issue=1;spage=184;epage=184;aulast=Mohaqiq