Modulation of the antioxidant status of the hearts and brains of genetically modified hypercholesterolemic mice overproducing HDL cholesterol following acute bitter yam supplementation
Abstract:The bitter yam tuber is consumed as a staple in various regions of the world and is known to possess medicinal properties due to the presence of bioactive compounds such as saponins. These compounds may induce health complications resulting in tissue damage in cases of overconsumption. This study was geared towards determining the effects of Jamaican bitter yam (5%) on tissue damage parameters in mice hearts and brains. Mice were fed diets with or without bitter yam supplementation for a period of four weeks a… Show more
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