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Sympathomimetic Activity of a Hoodia gordonii Product: A Possible Mechanism of Cardiovascular Side Effects
Joint Authors
Zupkó, István
Roza, Orsolya
Lovász, Norbert
Csupor, Dezső
Hohmann, Judit
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-11-06
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Hoodia gordonii, a popular appetite suppressant, is widely used as an ingredient in many food supplements despite the fact that supporting scientific evidence is scarce.
Recently alarming side effects of H.
gordonii products (increased blood pressure and elevated pulse rate) have been reported.
The aim of our study was to elucidate the underlying mechanism of these symptoms.
A H.
gordonii-containing product was tested for sympathomimetic activity.
Isolated organ experiments on rat uterine rings revealed smooth muscle relaxant effect with a substantial component mediated through β-adrenergic receptors.
Chromatographic comparison of the analyzed product and authentic plant material confirmed that the herbal product contained Hoodia spp.
extract, and its cardiovascular effects may be linked to the compounds of the plant.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Roza, Orsolya& Lovász, Norbert& Zupkó, István& Hohmann, Judit& Csupor, Dezső. 2013. Sympathomimetic Activity of a Hoodia gordonii Product: A Possible Mechanism of Cardiovascular Side Effects. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1030152
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Roza, Orsolya…[et al.]. Sympathomimetic Activity of a Hoodia gordonii Product: A Possible Mechanism of Cardiovascular Side Effects. BioMed Research International No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1030152
American Medical Association (AMA)
Roza, Orsolya& Lovász, Norbert& Zupkó, István& Hohmann, Judit& Csupor, Dezső. Sympathomimetic Activity of a Hoodia gordonii Product: A Possible Mechanism of Cardiovascular Side Effects. BioMed Research International. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1030152
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1030152