The Anti-Obesity and Anti-Diabetic Effect of Hibiscus sabdariffa in Juice Form Combination with Bifidobacterium breve 3 in Sprague Dawley Rats

Hibiscus sabdariffa (HS) is an edible flower that has become a common ingre- dient in various food matrices, including teas, beverages, and nutraceuticals, due to its functional benefits offered by its inherent phytochemicals. HS orig- inally was grown in Africa, however, because of increased migration from Af- rican populations and Latino ethnicities into the United States, alternative med- icines, which are affordable and accessible, are increasingly in demand. Increas- ing research suggests...