News · 05 Sep 2026
Cell Study: Pterostilbene in Blueberries Affects Fat Metabolism in Muscle Cells
A preclinical cell study demonstrated that pterostilbene enhances fat breakdown and stabilizes a key protein involved in fatty acid metabolism in cultured mouse muscle cells.
What the Research Says
The preclinical study in cultured mouse muscle cells demonstrated that pterostilbene boosts fat breakdown and stabilizes a key protein involved in fatty acid metabolism. Whether this effect translates to humans remains to be studied.
Source
ScienceDaily: Compound in blueberries may help muscle cells burn excess fat (2026-09-05)
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