2023
DOI: 10.1021/acsfoodscitech.3c00204
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Upcycled Romaine Lettuce Powder as a Dietary Supplement for Control of Metabolic Syndrome

Karla García-Rocha,
Andrea Capaceta-Osuna,
Alicia Ochoa-Acosta
et al.

Abstract: Romaine lettuce outer leaves are discarded in the field during harvesting, presenting an opportunity for upcycling. We previously developed a romaine lettuce powder (RLP) from discarded outer leaves with high antioxidant capacity, high levels of fiber, and high concentration of total soluble phenolics. In this study, we evaluated the health benefits and preventive effects of RLP in metabolic syndrome (MS) induced by a high-fat diet fed to mice for 12 weeks. Supplementation with 10% RLP in a high-fat diet lower… Show more

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