Administration of the aqueous extract of the stem bark of Hancornia speciosa Gomes (Apocynaceae) does not alter obesity induced by high-fat diet in mice
Abstract:Ethnobotanical surveys have shown that the stem bark of Hancornia speciosa Gomes (Apocynaceae) is popularly used to treat obesity and diabetes. However, there is no experimental evidence that confirms such use. The present study investigated the effects of the aqueous extract of the stem bark of H. speciosa (AEHS) on the glycemic and adipogenic profiles of obese mice. Mice were divided into four groups that received standard diet (SD), standard diet plus AEHS (SDE), high-fat diet (HD) and high-fat diet plus AE… Show more
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