Pomegranate Oil Helps Reduce Fat and Improve Liver Health
Jim Crocker
16th April, 2024
Image Source: Natural Science News, 2024
Key Findings
- In a study from Anhui University, pomegranate seed oil (PSO) reduced obesity-related blood fats in mice
- PSO also decreased liver fat and inflammation, improving liver health
- The oil improved gut bacteria balance and intestinal barrier function
References
Main Study
1) Punicic acid ameliorates obesity-related hyperlipidemia and fatty liver in mice via regulation of intestinal flora and lipopolysaccharide-related signaling pathways.
Published 15th April, 2024
https://doi.org/10.1039/d4fo00502c
Related Studies
2) The global syndemic of metabolic diseases in the young adult population: A consortium of trends and projections from the Global Burden of Disease 2000-2019.
3) Punicic Acid and Its Role in the Prevention of Neurological Disorders: A Review.