Anti-Diabetic Effects of Madecassic Acid and Rotundic Acid

Anti-diabetic effects of madecassic acid (MEA) and rotundic acid (RA) were examined. MEA or RA at 0.05% or 0.1% was supplied to diabetic mice for six weeks. The intake of MEA, not RA, dose-dependently lowered plasma glucose level and increased plasma insulin level. MEA, not RA, intake dose-dependent...

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Main Authors: Yuan-Man Hsu, Yi-chih Hung, Lihong Hu, Yi-ju Lee, Mei-chin Yin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-12-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/7/12/5512