Investigating Anti-Obesity Effects by Oral Administration of <i>Aloe vera</i> Gel Extract (AVGE): Possible Involvement in Activation of Brown Adipose Tissue (BAT)

Volume: 66, Issue: 2, Pages: 176 - 184
Published: Apr 30, 2020
Abstract
The aim of this study is to investigate the mechanism of anti-obesity effects of Aloe vera gel extract (AVGE) containing Aloe sterols. Previously, we reported that oral intake of Aloe vera components has an anti-diabetic and anti-obesity effect. This study was designed to assess the role of brown adipose tissue (BAT) in the anti-obesity effect of AVGE. Six-week-old male mice were divided into three groups; STD (standard diet), HFD (60% high fat...
Paper Details
Title
Investigating Anti-Obesity Effects by Oral Administration of <i>Aloe vera</i> Gel Extract (AVGE): Possible Involvement in Activation of Brown Adipose Tissue (BAT)
Published Date
Apr 30, 2020
Volume
66
Issue
2
Pages
176 - 184
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