<i>Urtica dioica</i> Whole Vegetable as a Functional Food Targeting Fat Accumulation and Insulin Resistance-a Preliminary Study in a Mouse Pre-Diabetic Model

<i>Urtica dioica</i> Whole Vegetable as a Functional Food Targeting Fat Accumulation and Insulin Resistance-a Preliminary Study in a Mouse Pre-Diabetic Model

The shoot of <i>Urtica dioica</i> is used in several cultures as a vegetable or herb. However, not much has been studied about the potential of this plant when consumed as a whole food/vegetable rather than an extract for dietary supplements. In a 12-week dietary intervention study, we t...

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Main Authors: Si Fan, Samnhita Raychaudhuri, Olivia Kraus, Md Shahinozzaman, Leila Lofti, Diana N. Obanda
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-04-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
<i>Urtica dioica</i>
vegetable
diet, fat accumulation
insulin resistance
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/12/4/1059

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