Weight and blood glucose reduction resulting from conjugated linoleic acid and phytosterols supplementation on hiperlipidic diets of mice/Reducao do peso e da glicemia resultante da suplementacao de acido linoleico conjugado e fitosterois a dieta hiperlipidica de camundongos

The aim of this study was to evaluate the possible changes caused by conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) and phytosterols intake in weight gain, blood glucose levels and lipid profile on mice fed with high fat diet. Twenty-five male Swiss mice received for nine weeks high fat diets supplemented with 2% o...

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Published in:	Ciência rural Vol. 42; no. 2; p. 374
Main Authors:	Marques, Anne y Castro, Dragano, Nathalia Romanelli Vicente, Marostica, Jr., Mario Roberto
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	Spanish
Published:	Universidade Federal de Santa Maria 01-02-2012
Subjects:	Blood cholesterol Blood sugar Diabetes therapy Diet Linoleic acids Phytosterols Triglycerides Unsaturated fatty acids
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Summary:	The aim of this study was to evaluate the possible changes caused by conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) and phytosterols intake in weight gain, blood glucose levels and lipid profile on mice fed with high fat diet. Twenty-five male Swiss mice received for nine weeks high fat diets supplemented with 2% of CLA and/or phytosterols. Feed intake, weight gain, blood glucose, total cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL cholesterol and free fatty acids were determined. The group supplemented with CLA and phytosterols gained less weight and showed better glycemic control compared to other groups. The results encourage further research to investigate the biological effects caused by supplementation of CLA and phytosterols, with possible application in food industry.
ISSN:	0103-8478