Inhibitory effects of litchi (Litchi chinensis Sonn.) flower-water extracts on lipase activity and diet-induced obesity

► LFWEs contains plenty of phenols, flavonoids, condensed tannins, anthocyanins, and proanthocyanins. ► LFWEs demonstrate a suppressive effect on in vitro lipase activities. ► LFWEs decrease cell size of epididymal adipose tissues in a hypercaloric diet. ► LFWEs increase serum cholesterol and liver lipid levels in a hypercaloric diet. ► LFWEs ameliorate liver damage and inflammatory levels in a hypercaloric diet.