Effects of Low-Molecular-Weight Fucoidan and High Stability Fucoxanthin on Glucose Homeostasis, Lipid Metabolism, and Liver Function in a Mouse Model of Type II Diabetes

The combined effects of low-molecular-weight fucoidan (LMF) and fucoxanthin (Fx) in terms of antihyperglycemic, antihyperlipidemic, and hepatoprotective activities were investigated in a mouse model of type II diabetes. The intake of LMF, Fx, and LMF + Fx lowered the blood sugar and fasting blood su...

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Main Authors: Hong-Ting Victor Lin, Yu-Chi Tsou, Yu-Ting Chen, Wen-Jung Lu, Pai-An Hwang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-04-01
Series:Marine Drugs
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-3397/15/4/113