Improvements of insulin resistance in ovariectomized rats by a novel phytoestrogen from <it>Curcuma comosa </it>Roxb

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p><it>Curcuma comosa </it>Roxb. (<it>C. comosa</it>) is an indigenous medicinal herb that has been used in Thailand as a dietary supplement to relieve postmenopausal symptoms. Recently, a novel phytoestrogen, (3...

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Main Authors: Prasannarong Mujalin, Saengsirisuwan Vitoon, Piyachaturawat Pawinee, Suksamrarn Apichart
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-03-01
Series:BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6882/12/28