Soyasaponin Aa and soyasaponin Ab dose-dependently markedly inhibit adipocyte differentiation and expression of various adipogenic marker genes, through the downregulation of the adipogenesis-related transcription factors PPARγ and C/EBPα± in 3T3-L1 adipocytes.

Neogambogic acid an active ingredient in garcinia can inhibit the growth of some solid tumors and result in an anticancer effect it may be responsible for the inhibition of proliferation of human breast cancer cell line MCF-7 cells.

Potassium Sorbate acts as a potential antifungal agent when used in conjunction with polyethylene films. It also used as a corrosion inhibitor via corrosion mitigation.