A compound found in one of the main ingredients of beer called 'hop' can lower cholesterol, blood sugar level and aid in weight loss, says a new study by researchers at Oregon State University.
Specific intake levels of xanthohumol, a natural flavonoid found in hops significantly improved some of the underlying markers of metabolic syndrome in laboratory animals.
The findings were published in a special issue of iArchives of Biochemistry and Biophysics/i that was focused on "Polyphenols ...
A compound found in one of the main ingredients of beer called 'hop' can lower cholesterol, blood sugar level and aid in weight loss, says a new study by researchers at Oregon State University.
Specific intake levels of xanthohumol, a natural flavonoid found in hops significantly improved some of the underlying markers of metabolic syndrome in laboratory animals.
The findings were published in a special issue of iArchives of Biochemistry and Biophysics/i that was focused on "Polyphenols ...