Publications by authors named "Dorothee L E Mballa"
Cafeteria Diet-Induced Metabolic and Cardiovascular Changes in Rats: The Role of Leaf Extract.
Evid Based Complement Alternat Med
June 2021
Article Synopsis
- - The study investigates how a hydro-ethanolic extract from a certain leaf can prevent obesity and related health issues in rats fed a cafeteria diet, which is known to cause excessive fat accumulation.
- - Rats were divided into groups and fed either a normal diet, a cafeteria diet, or given varying doses of the extract, alongside atorvastatin as a control, with results showing significant weight gain and health deterioration in those on the cafeteria diet.
- - The extract effectively reduced weight gain, improved cholesterol levels, and provided protection against organ damage and oxidative stress, demonstrating potential as a natural treatment for obesity-related cardiovascular problems.