althaea armeniaca/carbohydrate

Extract RE was obtained from the roots of Althaea officinalis in a yield of 8.1%, related to the dried plant material, by extraction with MeOH-H2O (1:1), followed by precipitation with EtOH to remove high molecular weight constituents. Phytochemical investigation of RE revealed the presence of

In order to see whether weanling normophagic rats with hypothalamic obesity (VMNL rats) become hyperphagic and more obese than when fed lab chow, and to see in addition whether there is a possible sex difference in whatever response is found, male and female VMNL rats were fed lab chow for 14 days