Effects of phenolic-rich extracts of Clinacanthus nutans on high fat and high cholesterol diet-induced insulin resistance

• Main Authors: Nadarajan, Sarega, Imam, Mustapha Umar, Mohd Esa, Norhaizan, Zawawi, Norhasnida, Ismail, Maznah
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: BioMed Central 2016
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/47468/1/47468.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/47468/; http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12906-016-1049-5?view=classic
• Institution: Universiti Putra Malaysia

Background: Clinacanthus nutans is used traditionally in many parts of Asia to improve well-being, but there are limited studies on its efficacy. We explored the potential use of C. nutans for prevention of high fat and high cholesterol diet-(HFHC-) induced insulin resistance in rats. Methods: The l...