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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Main Authors: A.C. Colpo, M.E. Lima, H.S. da Rosa, A.P. Leal, C.C. Colares, A.C. Zago, A.C.F. Salgueiro, P.R. Bertelli, L. Minetto, S. Moura, A.S.L. Mendez, V. Folmer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Associação Brasileira de Divulgação Científica 2017-11-01
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