Research
Micronutrients & recovery
Dietary compounds such as capsaicin, resveratrol, berberine, and green tea extract can induce browning of white adipose tissue in animal models.
Incorporating foods rich in capsaicin (chili peppers), resveratrol (grapes), berberine (barberry), and green tea may support the browning of fat tissue. While animal studies show clear benefits, humans should view these as supportive dietary choices rather than standalone cures for diabetes.
ModerateSupportsMEDIUM confidence
Several plant-based compounds and dietary factors have been demonstrated to have browning effects based on studies done on mice or in vitro. Capsaicin... Resveratrol... Berberine... Green tea extract...
Why this rating
Strong animal data, but human translation is variable and doses in studies often exceed typical dietary intake.
Source
Browning of white fat: agents and implications for beige adipose tissue to type 2 diabetes
Anna Kaisanlahti et al. · Journal of Physiology and Biochemistry · 2018
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