Ultrasound-assisted extraction of total saponins from Ardisia mamillata Hance and their effects on the gut microbiota of mice fed a higher-fat and -sugar diet
Jinhua Shao, Junyang Liu, Jiaxin Huang, Yuqing Zhu, Changhui Zhao · 2026
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Jinhua Shao and four co-authors extract useful compounds from a traditional Chinese medicinal plant and test them in mice, in a research paper from 2026. The plant is rich in saponins, which may help health. The team first tuned an ultrasound method to get the most saponins out.
Mice fed a high-fat, high-sugar diet were then given the extract. Treated mice gained less weight and had less fat buildup and liver harm. Their gut microbes also shifted toward a healthier mix, with more of the short-chain acids that feed the gut lining. The authors say the plant could serve as a health food ingredient, pending more study.
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| CREATOR | Jinhua Shao, Junyang Liu, Jiaxin Huang, Yuqing Zhu, Changhui Zhao |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 64 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |