| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2562551 | Pharmacological Research | 2006 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
AimThe argan oil, extracted from argan-tree fruits, has been known for its various pharmacological properties and used as a natural remedy since several centuries. In this review, we present a summary of the results obtained from a survey of the literature on argan oil.Data synthesisVarious studies conducted in vitro or on human and animal models suggest that argan oil could play a beneficial role in cardiovascular diseases prevention and its consumption could protect against atherosclerosis and cancer via a variety of biological mechanisms.ConclusionArgan oil reduces cardiovascular risk and may be used as anti-atherogenic oil.
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Authors
Mounia Cherki, Hicham Berrougui, Anas Drissi, Ahmed Adlouni, Abdelouahed Khalil,