 Cashew apples are an unused byproduct of the cashew nut industry, but they contain valuable nutrients that can be used to treat obesity and diabetes. A recent study found that a hydro-alcoholic extract of cashew apples, cashewin trademark symbol, can reduce body weight and fat storage in mice fed a high fat diet. It also improved glycemia, insulinemia and insulin resistance, suggesting it could be used to manage body weight and related metabolic disorders. This article was authored by Vikram Bijmohan, Cyril Mignon, Aud Mazzolia and others.