Theobromine rich cocoa powder induces weight loss and changes in lipid profile of obese wistar rats

Discovery and Innovation

Volumn 18, Issue 3, 2006, Pages 191-196

  Eteng, M U ^a   Ibekwe, H A ^a   Umoh, U I ^a   Ebong, P E ^a   Umoh, I B ^a   Eyong, E U ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF CALABAR   (Nigeria)

Author keywords

Lipid metabolism; Obesity; Theobromine; Weight loss

Indexed keywords

RATTUS; RATTUS NORVEGICUS; THEOBROMA CACAO;

EID: 33847094131     PISSN: 1015079X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Review

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