Cinnamon induces browning in subcutaneous adipocytes
Kwan HY, Wu J, Su T, Chao XJ, Liu B, Fu X, Chan CL, Lau RHY, Tse AKW, Han QB, Fong WF, Yu Z · Scientific Reports · 2017 May 26
DOI 10.1038/s41598-017-02263-5
Objective
To examine the browning effect of cinnamon extract.
Conclusions
Our data suggest that cinnamon extract (CE) has a browning effect in subcutaneous adipocytes. Our study suggests a natural non-toxic herbal remedy to reduce obesity.
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