Research Article

55-Week Treatment of Mice with the Unani and Ayurvedic Medicine Pomegranate Flower Ameliorates Ageing-Associated Insulin Resistance and Skin Abnormalities

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The effects of PGF powder on the fasted plasma concentrations of total cholesterol (a), triglyceride (b), nonesterified fatty acids (NEFA) (c), and adipose insulin resistance (Adipo-IR) index (d) in old female ddY mice. Animals consumed the diet containing 0.25%, 0.5% pomegranate flower (PGF) or a standard diet for 55 weeks. The corresponding young mice were used as young controls. Data are means ± SEM ( each group) versus old control, .
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