Effect of dried figs (Ficus carica L.) on hypercholesterolemia in rats
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15795355 |
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| Authors | Toqaa G Salem (Helwan University, corresponding author), Ahmed Ali Ameen (Helwan University), Mohammed H Haggag (Helwan University) |
| Year | 2022 |
| Pages | 637-655 |
| Publication date | 2022-08-30 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Health Sciences (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2550-696X • E-ISSN: 2550-6978 |
| Publisher | Universidad Tecnica de Manabi (PUBLISHER • EC) |
| DOI | 10.53730/ijhs.v6ns9.12296 |
| OpenAlex | W4294606892 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 6 |
This study aimed to evaluate the effect of dried figs with high content of antioxidants namely fig (Ficus carica L) on lowering blood cholesterol in hypercholesterolemic rats. Vitamins A and C, total polyphenols and total flavonoids were determined in figs in fresh fruits and after being dried. All these antioxidants were found in considerable amounts in fig. Thirty male albino rats were divided into six groups 5each, the first group received a standard and served as a negative control, and the second group received a hypercholesterolemic diet and served as a positive control. Group 4 was the protective group that fed on a higher percentage of figs 6% and the other three groups received a hypercholesterolemic diet containing different levels from fig (2, 4 and 6%) for 8 weeks. At the end of this period, blood was withdrawn after overnight fasting and biochemical parameters were analyzed. Serum total cholesterol, serum triacylglycerol (TG), serum low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), serum very low density lipoprotein cholesterol (VLDL-C), serum high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) and atherogenic index (LDL-C/HDL-C) were estimated. Also, the activity of the liver enzymes ALT and AST were determined. A histopathological examination of the aorta was done
Animal science · Biology · Blood lipids · Botany · Carica · Cholesterol · Ficus · Lipid Profile · Lipoprotein · Low-density lipoprotein · Total cholesterol · Very low-density lipoprotein · Chemistry · Medicine · Phytochemistry and biological activities of Ficus species · Endocrinology · Food Science · Internal Medicine
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