date:Jun 22, 2012
associated disease known as metabolic syndrome.
Our studies have shown that stone fruits peaches, plums and nectarines have bioactive compounds that can potentially fight the syndrome,said Cisneros-Zevallos.
Our work indicates that phenolic compounds present in these fruits have anti-obesity, anti-inflammatory and anti-diabetic properties in different cell lines and may also reduce the oxidation of bad cholesterol LDL which is associated to cardiovascular disease.
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