Anti-Atherosclerosis and Anti-Hyperlipidemia Functions of Terminalia catappa Fruit.

ABSTRACT: Background: Atherosclerosis is a chronic pathological condition that has remained clinically silent for decades, and the epidemic has continued to be on the rise due to risk factors, including diet, lifestyle, hyperlipidemia, pathogenic microorganisms, and aging. Using various synthetic drugs in treating atherosclerosis is associated with a high risk of myositis, angioedema, myoglobinuria, and acute renal failure. Various side effects of the available drugs have been reported; attempts are underway to explore natural sources with antiatherosclerotic activity. Aim and objective: Using a diet-induced atherosclerosis rat model, the current study tested the hypothesis of antiatherosclerotic and antihyperlipidemic roles of Terminalia catappa fruit extracts. Materials and

SUBMITTER: Tabansi D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10552119 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature