The effects of rooibos (Aspalathus linearis) on 3T3-L1 preadipocytes after the induction of mitochondrial dysfunction

Rooibos (Aspalathus linearis) is a South African fynbos plant, well-known for its strong anti-oxidant capacity and use in cosmetic products. The anti-ageing properties of fermented and green (unfermented) rooibos were investigated using a cell culture model designed to evaluate the involvement of mitochondrial dysfunction in the age-related decline in preadipocyte function. Mitochondrial dysfunction was induced through long-term exposure of...