Effects of Paramylon Extracted from <i>Euglena gracilis</i> EOD-1 on Parameters Related to Metabolic Syndrome in Diet-Induced Obese Mice

Paramylon (PM), a type of &#946;-glucan, functions like dietary fiber, which has been suggested to exert a protective effect against obesity. We evaluated the potential beneficial effects of PM powder on obesity in mice. Male C57BL/6J mice were fed a high-fat diet supplemented with either 2.5 or...

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Main Authors: Seiichiro Aoe, Chiemi Yamanaka, Kotone Koketsu, Machiko Nishioka, Nobuteru Onaka, Norihisa Nishida, Madoka Takahashi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-07-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/11/7/1674