This is an interesting article about tangerines helping fight obesity and cholesterol as well. Read on:
Flavanoids called Nobiletin that are found in tangerines may help prevent obesity and related diseases, even among individuals who eat unhealthy diets, according to a recent study published in the journal Diabetes.
The researchers fed laboratory rodents food high in both fat and sugar. However, half of the subjects were also provided with regular servings of Nobiletin.
Results showed that animals in the first group had become obese, as anticipated, and showed signs of metabolic syndrome, which include high blood levels of cholesterol, triglycerides, insulin and glucose, as well as fatty liver. The investigators noted that people who have these symptoms are at an increased risk for becoming diabetic or developing heart disease.
However, rats that belonged to the fruit subset only gained small increments of weight and did not show any signs of insulin resistance or cardiovascular risk factors, according to the study's findings.
"In longer-term studies, Nobiletin also protected these animals from atherosclerosis, the buildup of plaque in arteries, which can lead to a heart attack or stroke," said lead researcher Murray Huff.
The scientist also noted that similar, though not as effective compounds, have been found in grapefruits.
More from here: http://www.drcutler.com/blood-sugar/certain-fruits-may-help-fight-obesity-and-negative-health-effects-800480377/
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