Raspberry Ketone and its Anti-Obese Property
Raspberry Ketone (RK) is one of the most vital aromatic compound found in the red raspberry ( Rubus idaeus ) which is represented in Fig 1. It also goes by the name European red raspberry. It is one of the oldest fruits known to people and it is being used throughout the centuries. Humans generally used it for nutritional and medicinal purposes. Raspberry contains significant amount of healthy sugars, vitamins, minerals and many different polyphenols. Raspberry is quite popular around the world and comes just after strawberry and blueberry . Fig 1: Rubus idaeus Scientists have studied many different biological effects of raspberry components but this anti-obese action it the one that has intrigue them the most. In 1996, scientists discovered ellagic acid present is raspberry helps to prevent or inhibit tumor inductions in the liver, lungs and esophagus. Scientists have not yet found any negative side-effects of RK in human. In 1982, they found in a 24 h period most of the ...