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  • Effects of Zn(II) complex with vitamins C and U, and carnitine on metabolic syndrome model rats.

Effects of Zn(II) complex with vitamins C and U, and carnitine on metabolic syndrome model rats.

Metallomics : integrated biometal science (2011-06-28)
Kinuyo Matsumoto, Nao Motoyasu, Kyoko Sera, Takako Fujii, Yutaka Yoshikawa, Hiroyuki Yasui, Hiroshi Taniguchi, Naemi Kajiwara
ABSTRACT

The insulinomimetic activity of a Zn(ii) complex is reported. The effects of the Zn(ii) complex with ascorbic acid (Vitamin C; VC), methylmethionine sulfonium chloride (Vitamin U; VU) and l-carnitine were assessed in diet-induced metabolic syndrome model rats. Zn(VU)(2)Cl(2) and Zn(VC)Cl(2) were suggested to be useful supplementary materials for preventing metabolic syndrome by reducing visceral adipose tissues or accelerating blood fluidity.

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DL-Methionine methylsulfonium chloride, ≥97.0% (AT)