The benefit of cinnamon ( Cinnamomum burmannii) in lowering total cholesterol levels after consumption of high-fat containing foods in white mice ( Mus musculus) models.

ABSTRACT: Background: Hypercholesterolemia is a condition where cholesterol levels in the body exceed the normal range. If the condition is longer, it can cause metabolic and cardiovascular diseases. The therapy of synthetic drugs has side effects that can be fatal (rhabdomyolysis). Needed to find natural remedies with minimal side effects. There are many nutritional components contained in cinnamon, such as cinnamaldehyde. The cinnamaldehyde, a substance that is thought to affect cholesterol levels. The study aims to determine the efficacy of Cinnamomum burmannii in lowering total cholesterol levels of mice (Mus musculus) given high-fat feed. Methods: This is an experimental study with a pre-post control study design. The groupings were performed by a simple random sampl

SUBMITTER: Pulungan A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7295078 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature