Different Eggs Portions from Commercial Layers and Local Chickens Affected Differently, the Levels of Blood Lipids, and Abdominal and Liver Fat in Treated Wistar Rats
Lusekelo Msomba Mwangengwa,
Frida Richard Mgonja
Abstract:The presented study investigated whether egg portions from commercial layers and local chickens may have different effects on the levels of blood lipids and visceral fat in consumers using Wistar rats as an experimental model. Prepared egg portions included the whole egg (mixture of Egg white + yolk), Egg white and egg yolk. Then, 35 rats were randomized into seven groups (n = 5). Group 1 (control) received tap water. Groups 2, 3 and 4 received by gavaging 10mg/gBW of the commercial layer sourced whole egg, eg… Show more
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