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Effects of Zn(II) complex with vitamins C and U, and carnitine on metabolic syndrome model rats
Kinuyo Matsumoto1, Nao Motoyasu, Kyoko Sera
1Department of Sports, Health and Nutrition, Faculty of Health and Welfare, 4-7-2 Minatoji, Nakamachi, Kobe, Japan. kinuyo.m@suma.kobe-wu.ac.jp
Abstract:
The insulinomimetic activity of a Zn(ii) complex is reported. The effects of the Zn(ii) complex with ascorbic acid (Vitamin C; VC), methylmethionine sulfonium chloride (Vitamin U; VU) and l-carnitine were assessed in diet-induced metabolic syndrome model rats. Zn(VU)(2)Cl(2) and Zn(VC)Cl(2) were suggested to be useful supplementary materials for preventing metabolic syndrome by reducing visceral adipose tissues or accelerating blood fluidity.
