Phenols in purple corn fight diabetes, obesity, inflammation in mouse cells

Tuesday, April 16, 2019 - 08:40 in Biology & Nature

Scientists at the University of Illinois have developed new hybrids of purple corn containing different combinations of phytochemicals that may fight obesity, inflammation and diabetes, a new study in mice indicates. The pericarp – or outer layer – of purple and other brightly colored corn kernels also may provide an alternative source of colorants for […]

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