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

Koji NAGAO; Kouki HIGA; Bungo SHIROUCHI; Saori NOMURA; Nao INOUE; Masashi INAFUKU; Teruyoshi YANAGITA

doi:10.1271/bbb.80036

Food & Nutrition Science Notes

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

Koji NAGAO, Kouki HIGA, Bungo SHIROUCHI, Saori NOMURA, Nao INOUE, Masashi INAFUKU, Teruyoshi YANAGITA

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Keywords: Vaccinium ashei reade, blueberry leaf, lipid metabolism, Otsuka Long-Evans Tokushima Fatty rat

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2008 Volume 72 Issue 6 Pages 1619-1622

DOI https://doi.org/10.1271/bbb.80036

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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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