date:Nov 04, 2016
A compound extracted from mulberries may play a role in speeding up metabolism and assisting individuals with weight loss.
Findings from an animal study revealed that consumption of the flavonoid rutin, found in the fruit rinds of oranges and grapefruit, cranberries as well as mulberries, can activate brown adipose tissue (BAT) which regulates energy metabolism.
Led by Drs Wan-Zhu Jin and Zengqiang Yuan researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing, China the results identify r