Published December 1988 | Version v1
Journal article

Hypolipidemic action of garlic unsaturated oils in irradiated mice

Creators

  • 1. Himachal Pradesh Univ., Simla (India). Dept. of Bio-Sciences

Description

Adult male Swiss albino mice were injected with 74 KBq g-1 body weight of radiocalcium 45Ca in the presence and absence of unsaturated oils of garlic, and changes in the total lipids and triglycerides contents of liver were observed at various intervals from 1 to 14 days. The results obtained indic ate that the garlic oils prevented rapid increase in hepatic total lipids and triglycerides induced by radiocalcium and the values reached normal values earlier in garlic-treated than in irradiated animals. Possible mechanism(s) underlying hypolipidemic action of garlic oil have been discussed. (author). 22 refs

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Journal Title
National Academy Science Letters
Journal Volume
11
Journal Issue
12
Series
Natl. Acad. Sci. Lett.
Journal Page Range
401-403
CODEN
NASLD