Rooibos (Aspalathus linearis) extract, containing eriodictyol-6-C-β-d-glucoside as the active component, stimulates exocrine glands via the M3 muscarinic acetylcholine receptor
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2019.02.018
Abstract: Abstract We previously discovered that rooibos extract activates the M3 muscarinic acetylcholine receptor (M3R), a key component of exocrine secretion. In this study, we examined the rooibos extract for active components in vitro and monitored… read more here.
Keywords: eriodictyol glucoside; acetylcholine receptor; muscarinic acetylcholine; glucoside active ... See more keywords
Aspalathus linearis (Rooibos) Targets Adipocytes and Obesity-Associated Inflammation
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DOI: 10.3390/nu15071751
Abstract: Excess weight and obesity are the fifth leading cause of death globally, and sustained efforts from health professionals and researchers are required to mitigate this pandemic-scale problem. Polyphenols and flavonoids found in Aspalathus linearis—a plant… read more here.
Keywords: rooibos extract; inflammation; expression; obesity ... See more keywords