The same study also proved its safety for obese and overweight adults without diabetes, deeming it acceptable from both a patient and clinical perspective
Metabolites of lutein and zeaxanthin were detected in significant concentrations, with 3'-dehydro-lutein being a common metabolite of both

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This is the same pathway that Semaglutide (Ozempic/Wegovy) targets, and it remains the foundation of modern weight loss pharmacology
Free-floating intestinal rings were stained with primary antibodies against RFP and GLP-1 (See Table 1) diluted in 0.1% Triton X-100 in PBS (pH 7.4)
Database of Biologically Active Phytochemicals and Their Activity (CRC Press, 1992)