Long-Term Administration of Queen Bee Acid (QBA) to Rodents Reduces Anxiety-Like Behavior, Promotes Neuronal Health and Improves Body Composition

Background: Queen bee acid (QBA; 10-hydroxy-2-decenoic acid) is the predominant fatty acid in royal jelly (RJ) and has activity at estrogen receptors, which affect brain function and body composition. However, few, long-term studies have assessed QBA effects in brain health and body composition. Met...

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Main Authors: Michael J. Weiser, Vivian Grimshaw, Kelly M. Wynalda, M. Hasan Mohajeri, Christopher M. Butt
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-12-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/10/1/13