Intake of mulberry 1-deoxynojirimycin prevents diet-induced obesity through increases in adiponectin in mice

► 1-Deoxynojirimycin is a d-glucose analogue. ► 1-Deoxynojirimycin decreased both the visceral fat weight and adipocyte size. ► 1-Deoxynojirimycin activated the β-oxidation system. ► 1-Deoxynojirimycin promoted an increase in plasma adiponectin. ► 1-Deoxynojirimycin prevents diet-induced obesity.