A bimonthly publication part of the Brazilian Society of Cardiology portfolio of journals connected with ABC Cardiol publishing national and international scientific production in the field of cardiovascular sciences.
ISSN 2359-4802
eISSN 2359-5647
Maynara Leonardi Schuh Martins, Aniely Bacelar Rocco de Lima, Ana Flavia Champoski, Pamela Cristiani Pereira, Fernando Martins, [...]
Maynara Leonardi Schuh Martins, Aniely Bacelar Rocco de Lima, Ana Flavia Champoski, Pamela Cristiani Pereira, Fernando Martins, [...]
DOI: 10.5935/2359-4802.20180002
Abstract Background: Functional foods such as flaxseed have been commonly consumed to prevent atherosclerosis. Objectives: To assess the effects of flaxseed in atherogenesis in rabbits consuming a high-cholesterol diet. Methods: Thirty male albino rabbits were randomized to three groups based on a 12-week dietary treatment: control group (G1), standard diet; high-cholesterol diet (G2), standard diet plus 0.25% cholesterol from lyophilized eggs; and high-cholesterol plus flaxseed (G3), similar diet as G2 plus flaxseed. Biochemical (total cholesterol [TC], high-density lipoprotein [HDL-C], low-density […]
Keywords: Rabbits; Flax / seeds; Atherosclerosis / prevention & control; Diet, Atherogenic; Cholesterol, Diet; Obesity, Sedentary Lifestyle