Ilex paraguariensis extracts extend the lifespan of Drosophila melanogaster fed a high-fat diet
Studies have suggested that total energy intake and diet composition affect lifespan and ageing. A high-fat diet induces oxidative stress and affects the development of diseases. In contrast, antioxidants are capable of reducing its harmful effects. Yerba mate beverages are an important source of an...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Associação Brasileira de Divulgação Científica
2017-11-01
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Series: | Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research |
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Online Access: | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0100-879X2018000200601&lng=en&tlng=en |