Marine Algae as a Potential Source for Anti-Obesity Agents
Obesity is a major epidemic that poses a worldwide threat to human health, as it is also associated with metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Therapeutic intervention through weight loss drugs, accompanied by diet and exercise, is one of the options for the treatment and m...
Main Authors: | Chu Wan-Loy, Phang Siew-Moi |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2016-12-01
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Series: | Marine Drugs |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1660-3397/14/12/222 |
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