Plant oil may hold key to reducing obesity-related medical issues, researcher finds

Wednesday, March 23, 2011 - 21:30 in Health & Medicine

Scientists have known for years that belly fat leads to serious medical problems, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hypertension and stroke. Now, a researcher has found a plant oil that may be able to reduce belly fat in humans. A new study has found that a specific plant oil, known as sterculic oil, may be a key in the fight against obesity.

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