Syzygium aqueum leaf extract and its bioactive compounds enhances pre-adipocyte differentiation and 2-NBDG uptake in 3T3-L1 cells

► Syzygium aqueum leaf extract enhanced adipocyte differentiation in 3T3-L1 cells. ► The extract stimulated glucose uptake and adiponectin secretion in the same cells. ► Myricetin- and Europetin-3-O-rhamnoside exhibited the above properties.