Persimmon leaf suppresses weight gain

October 14th, 2006 | by David Spelts |

Persimmon leaf suppressed weight gain and improved the lipid profile of rats fed a high fat diet.

The active component is unknown. The researchers speculated that it was either the fiber or a polyphenol (an antioxidant).

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