Abstract:The browning of white fat has become a hot topic as it could help to lose weight and improve metabolic health. Therefore, this study aims to explore the in vivo browning or thermogenesis effect of 6‐gingerol (6G), a natural bioactive compound of ginger, and to clarify the underlying mechanism. The results showed that 6G limited weight gain, improved cold tolerance, and increased energy expenditure in high‐fat diet‐induced obese mice. Moreover, histological and immunohistochemical analysis revealed that 6G acti… Show more
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