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Simmondsin is a component of jojoba seeds (pronounced "ho-HO-bah") (Simmondsia chinensis). While it had been considered toxic due to jojoba seed meal causing weight loss in animals, in recent years its appetite suppressant effect has also been researched as a potential treatment for obesity. It is thought to reduce appetite by increasing levels of cholecystokinin.

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375.153
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chemical formula
C₁₆H₂₅NO₉
isomeric SMILES
CO[C@H]1C[C@H](/C(=C\C#N)/[C@@H]([C@H]1OC)O)O[C@H]2[C@@H]([C@H]([C@@H]([C@H](O2)CO)O)O)O
canonical SMILES
COC1CC(C(=CC#N)C(C1OC)O)OC2C(C(C(C(O2)CO)O)O)O
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Simmondsin is a component of jojoba seeds (pronounced "ho-HO-bah") (Simmondsia chinensis). While it had been considered toxic due to jojoba seed meal causing weight loss in animals, in recent years its appetite suppressant effect has also been researched as a potential treatment for obesity. It is thought to reduce appetite by increasing levels of cholecystokinin.

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