UCP1 and Insulin resistance: In 3T3‐L1 adipocytes, extracts of G. uralensis‐induced expression of uncoupling protein‐1 (UCP‐1), a fat browning marker. Intraperitonial administration of G. uralensis extract reduced body weight gain and inguinal fat pad weight while also lowering serum glucose and cholesterol levels and blocking insulin resistance. They also promote brown fat.