Components characterization of total tetraploid jiaogulan (Gynostemma pentaphyllum) saponin and its cholesterol-lowering properties
Published May 1, 2016 · Jie Liu, Yanfang Li, Hai-ming Shi
Journal of Functional Foods
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Study Snapshot
Key takeawayTotal jiaogulan saponins effectively lower cholesterol levels in hamsters fed a high-fat diet by increasing fecal cholesterol excretion and modulating genes involved in cholesterol absorption and metabolism.
PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)
Sample size24
MethodsObservational
OutcomesBody Mass Index projections
ResultsSocial networks mitigate obesity in older groups.