Saffron: A Natural Potent Antioxidant as a Promising Anti-Obesity Drug
Obesity is associated with various diseases, particularly diabetes, hypertension, osteoarthritis and heart disease. Research on possibilities of herbal extracts and isolated compounds from natural products for treating obesity has an upward trend. Saffron (Crocus Sativus L. Iridaceae) is a source of...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2013-10-01
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Series: | Antioxidants |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/2/4/293 |