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Original Articles

Effect of Vaccinium ashei reade Leaves on Lipid Metabolism in Otsuka Long-Evans Tokushima Fatty Rats

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Pages 1619-1622 | Received 16 Jan 2008, Accepted 05 Mar 2008, Published online: 22 May 2014
 

Abstract

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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