Polyphenol-Rich Bilberry Ameliorates Total Cholesterol and LDL-Cholesterol when Implemented in the Diet of Zucker Diabetic Fatty Rats
Author(s) -
Lea Brader,
Ann Overgaard,
Lars Porskjær Christensen,
Per Bendix Jeppesen,
Kjeld Hermansen
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
the review of diabetic studies
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.701
H-Index - 41
eISSN - 1614-0575
pISSN - 1613-6071
DOI - 10.1900/rds.2013.10.270
Subject(s) - bilberry , polyphenol , cholesterol , diabetes mellitus , food science , total cholesterol , medicine , chemistry , endocrinology , biochemistry , antioxidant
Bilberries and blackcurrants are nutrient sources rich in bioactive components, including dietary fibers, polyphenols, and anthocyanins, which possess potent cardiovascular protective properties. Few studies investigating the cardio-protective effects of natural components have focused on whole bilberries or blackcurrants.
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