Abstract:Moringa oleifera leaves flour is amply used to treat metabolic conditions. The aim was to assess the M. oleifera flour (MOF) on metabolic changes induced by fructose. Phenolic compounds were determined by LC-ESI-MS/MS. Wistar rats were distributed in groups: 1) Control (normal-chow + water); 2) Fructose (normal-chow + fructose (20%) in water) and 3) Feed with MOF20% + fructose (20%) in water. At the end of the 4th week of treatment, the animals were submitted to insulin resistance (IR) test, blood collection a… Show more
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