Effects of fenugreek seed extract in obese mice fed a high-fat diet
Toshiaki Handa1, Kohji Yamaguchi, Yoshikatsu Sono
1Laboratory of Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods Science, Graduate School of Marine Science and Technology, Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology, Konan, Tokyo, Japan.
Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Biochemistry
|June 24, 2005
Abstract:
It was found that fenugreek seed extract reduced the body weight gain induced by a high-fat diet in obese mice. The extract decreased plasma triglyceride gain induced by oil administration. The major component of the extract, 4-hydroxyisoleucine, also decreased plasma triglyceride gain. Consequently, fenugreek seed extract is expected to prevent the obesity induced by a high-fat diet.


