How Gambi-jung Fights Heart Cell Death from High-Fat Diets
Jim Crocker
24th April, 2024
Image Source: Natural Science News, 2024
Key Findings
- In a Sangji University study, the herbal formula GBJ reduced heart cell death in obese mice
- GBJ treatment showed no adverse effects on the heart, confirming its safety for long-term use
- The study also found that GBJ improved mitochondrial function in the heart cells of obese mice
References
Main Study
1) Effect and mechanisms of Gambi-jung against high-fat diet-induced cardiac apoptosis in mice.
Published 30th April, 2024 (future Journal edition)
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e29161
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