Publications by authors named "Juana Maria de Lourdes Medina-Contreras"
Topical capsaicin cream with moderate exercise protects against hepatic steatosis, dyslipidemia and increased blood pressure in hypoestrogenic obese rats.
Juana Maria de Lourdes Medina-Contreras Patrick Mailloux-Salinas Juventino Iii Colado-Velazquez Norma Leticia Gomez Viquez Gómez-Viquez Rodrigo Velázquez-Espejel
J Sci Food Agric
May 2020
Article Synopsis
- The study tested the effects of capsaicin (Cap), moderate exercise, and their combination on blood pressure and metabolic issues in obese female rats with low estrogen levels.
- After 28 weeks of treatment, results showed that the combination of Cap and exercise led to greater improvements than either treatment alone, including reduced caloric intake and body fat.
- Capsaicin alone effectively lowered blood pressure and reduced harmful lipid levels and oxidative stress in the rats, indicating its potential as a treatment for obesity-related metabolic disorders.