Tropical Plant Native To China Could Be Key To Beating Obesity Epidemic

Mallotus furetianus, a tropical plant of the Euphorbiaceae family, native to Hainan Island, China. Mallotus furetianus, often known as MFE, may have potential as a new dietary ingredient with anti-obesity qualities, according to researchers. AKIKOKOJIMA/OSAKA MET UNIVERSITY/SWNS

A tropical plant native to China could be key to beating the obesity epidemic, suggests a new study.

Scientists say the “remarkable” results show that extracts from the species “significantly suppressed” increases in body weight and fat tissue.