Amazonian Fruit Could Help Battle Obesity

The researchers also found that camu-camu improves glucose tolerance and insulin sensitivity in mice. In addition, it reduces the concentration of endotoxin in the blood and the systemic inflammatory response. "All these changes are accompanied by a reconfiguration of the gut microbiota, including a proliferation of A. muciniphila and a sharp reduction of bacteria of the genus Lactobacillus", Emphasizes Professor Marette. Gut microbiota transplantation from camu-camu mice to mice without intestinal microbiota temporarily produced the same metabolic effects as camu-camu extracts. "It would be through the intestinal microbiota that camu-camu would produce its positive effects on metabolism," summarizes the researcher. André Marette now wants to check if camu-camu produces the same metabolic effects in humans. The toxicity of this fruit should not be a problem since camu-camu extracts are already marketed to combat fatigue and stress and to stimulate the immune system. https://www.technologynetworks.com/applied-sciences/news/amazonian-fruit-could-help-battle-obesity-308353?utm_campaign=Newsletter_TN_BreakingScienceNews&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=65598385&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9mXINb6JRnBmF1VD-9CPsOnj7opWv13GeScgSXSX4Ld6xdldGzibNVuCJnmIcb-53VsZeLzz0IK92wABKVKISEpZyt2A&_hsmi=65598385