Scientists tell how tangerines help you lose weight

This pigment from the class of carotenoids showed miraculous results when scientists conducted experiments on … worms. Tell me, what have people got to do with it? It turns out that we have so much genetically in common with these worms that they can without understatement be called our smaller brothers. In addition, now the researchers intend to move on to experiments on rodents, and then on humans.

“This discovery is of great importance for the fight against obesity. Further plans include studying the role of this pigment in the prevention of diseases associated with metabolic processes and aging of the body “, – told representatives of the university.

Interestingly, it doesn’t matter how the magic pigment gets into the body. You can eat tangerines, or you can eat special additives. Therefore, now scientists say that the pigment can be added to yoghurts, juices, milk, and other products. But this does not mean that it will be possible to forget about special anti-obesity therapy or diets. But it will become easier to live and lose weight, that’s for sure.

By the way, carotenoids are found not only in tangerines and other citrus fruits. They are found in colored vegetables and fruits: pumpkin, sea buckthorn, mangoes, peaches, apricots and tomatoes can also be suppliers of a valuable substance.

“The leader in the content of carotenoids in fruits is passion fruit. A portion of juice from it contains from 2 to 7 mg of β-carotene, which is on average 80 percent of the daily requirement for this substance, “- says the Russian Union of Juice Producers.