Effect ofVaccinium ashei readeLeaves on Lipid Metabolism in Otsuka Long-Evans Tokushima Fatty Rats

descriptionPublicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 23 Jun 2008 English Publisher:Oxford University Press (OUP)Journal:Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Biochemistry, volume 72, pages 1,619-1,622 (issn: 0916-8451, eissn: 1347-6947,

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Authors: Koji, Nagao; Kouki, Higa; Bungo, Shirouchi; Saori, Nomura; Nao, Inoue; Masashi, Inafuku; Teruyoshi, Yanagita;

doi: 10.1271/bbb.80036

pmid: 18540086

Effect ofVaccinium ashei readeLeaves on Lipid Metabolism in Otsuka Long-Evans Tokushima Fatty Rats

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The effects of blueberry leaf (BBL) on lipid metabolism were studied in obese rats. Feeding of BBL lowered levels of serum lipids and C-reactive protein and alleviated hepatic triglyceride accumulation in the rats. The hypolipidemic effect might be attributable to a reduction of lipogenesis and enhancement of lipolysis in the liver. These results suggest the use of blueberry leaf as a dietary hypolipidemic component.

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Saga University
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Male, Plant Leaves, Liver, Rats, Inbred OLETF, Blueberry Plants, Animals, Lipid Metabolism, Rats

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