Effect of a Novel Lavender Extract on Plasma Lipid and Lipoprotein Metabolism, Glucose Tolerance and Adipose Tissue Metabolic Activation: A Preclinical Safety and Efficacy Study
The novel lavender extract induced dose-dependent improvements in lipid and lipoprotein metabolism, glucose tolerance, and adipose tissue activity. The 2110 mg/kg dose (100×) demonstrated the most significant beneficial effects, although it was associated with a slight elevation in hepatic transaminase levels, indicating potential mild hepatic stress. <b>Conclusions:</b> Overall, the novel lavender extract exhibits promising health benefits with no major safety concerns at the tested doses, supporting its potential for therapeutic applications.
Authors
- Patroklos Vareltzis (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4796-183X)
- Evangelia Zvintzou (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8387-6830)
- Kyriakos E. Kypreos (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6784-2710)
- Smaro Kyroglou (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4590-2652)
- Victoria Mparnia
- Katerina Giannatou
- Georgia Kakafoni
Institutions
- University of Patras (GR)
- European University Cyprus (CY)
- Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (GR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Nutrients
- Published
- 2024-12-28
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17010076
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.43
Funders
- University of Patras