Russia Develops Safe Obesity Treatment Using Larch Extract
Russian scientists are developing a safe obesity treatment using dihydroquercetin, derived from larch wood, which has shown potential in weight reduction. The research is being conducted in collaboration with international colleagues.
Consensus
- Russian scientists are developing a safe treatment for obesity.
- The key component of the treatment is dihydroquercetin.
- Dihydroquercetin is derived from larch wood.
- The substance is known as a powerful antioxidant.
- Researchers are studying its ability to help reduce weight.
- The research involves collaboration with foreign scientists.
Points of divergence
- The director of the Institute of Pharmacy named after A.P. Neluybin at Sechenov University, Galina Ramenskaya, stated that scientists have found a new application for dihydroquercetin. — riamo
- According to Deputy President of the Russian Academy of Sciences Gennadiy Onishchenko, Russia is not in the top ten countries by number of people suffering from obesity but is among the leaders in the rate of increase. — riamo
- Research indicates that if the problem is not addressed, 60% of the world's population will have excess weight or obesity by 2030. — riamo
Coverage (2 sources)
- Russian scientists develop safe means against obesity — РИАМО
- Safe means for weight loss are being developed in Russia. — РИА Новости (Telegram)