Phytochemical profiling and anti-obesity potential of the methanol extract of Carica papaya ripe fruit peel
Rimsha Ahsan, Kanwal Ashiq, Shafiq Ali Shah, Muhammad Zaeem Ahsan, Shafiullah, Maryam Ashraf, Ishafaq Bukhari · 2026
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Description
Papaya peel is often thrown away, yet it holds plant compounds that may fight weight gain. Rimsha Ahsan and co-authors test an extract of ripe papaya peel in a 2026 study. They first map what the extract holds, using light and gas based lab tools.
The extract was rich in compounds linked to lower weight, the tests showed. In a dish, it blocked the gut enzyme that breaks down fat, and the block grew with dose. Rats fed a fatty diet and given the extract gained less weight and showed a better blood fat profile. Their pancreas, liver, and kidney tissue also looked more normal. Effects neared those of a standard drug, though human trials are still owed.
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| CREATOR | Rimsha Ahsan, Kanwal Ashiq, Shafiq Ali Shah, Muhammad Zaeem Ahsan, Shafiullah, Maryam Ashraf, Ishafaq Bukhari |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 35 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |