Phytochemistry Studies

Solanum aethiopicum L. from the Basilicata region as a source of specialized metabolites with promising anti-obesity effects: phytochemical characterization and in vivo investigation in high fat diet-fed mice.

Study shows extract from Basilicata scarlet eggplant inhibits enzyme activity, improves metabolism, reduces weight gain, inflammation, and enhances vascular function in obese mice, offering potential for obesity management.

Ponticelli M et al (2023).
Front Pharmacol.
PubMed:
38074123