However, the results are still limited to molecular experiments in cultured mouse muscle cells. They do not yet demonstrate that pterostilbene can prevent or treat these conditions in animals or humans.
Even so, the researchers say the compound could serve as a promising candidate bio-ingredient for the food and healthcare industries as they explore new functional products aimed at muscle fat metabolism.
Additional in vivo research will be necessary to determine whether the effects translate beyond cultured cells. Future studies will also need to evaluate effectiveness, safety, and how selectively pterostilbene acts on its intended biological targets before the findings can be developed into practical nutritional or pharmaceutical applications.