Biochemistry & Analytical Biochemistry

Esther Omugha Abam

Publications

• Research Article
  Hypolipidemic Effects of Irvingia gabonensis - Supplemented Diets in Male Albino Rats
  Author(s): Seun Elizabeth Kuyooro, Esther Omugha Abam and Elizabeth Bolaji AgbedeSeun Elizabeth Kuyooro, Esther Omugha Abam and Elizabeth Bolaji Agbede
  
  Cardiovascular disease has become a disease of global concern. The present study investigated the effect of an Irvingia gabonensis - supplemented diet on cardiovascular disease risk. 24 male albino rats divided into 4 groups of 6 animals each were used. Diets containing varying amounts of Irvingia gabonensis seeds were prepared and fed to the rats for 4 weeks. Lipid profiles of the plasma total cholesterol, triacylglycerol, high-density liporotein (HDL) cholesterol and low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol were determined. Generally, Irvingia gabonensis supplementation in diets resulted in reduced organ/body weight ratios. Total cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol levels and artherogenic indices were significantly reduced. The results of this study indicate that Irvingia gabonensis consumption has athero-protective potential as evidenced in the reduction in atherogenic indices in the rat.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2161-1009.1000316

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