The Utilization of Seaweed as a Source of Dietary Fiber to Decrease the Serum Cholesterol in Rats
The cholesterol lowering effect of seaweed (Eucheuma cottonii) powder as a source of dietary fiber was evaluated in hypercholesterolemic rats. Four groups of five male Sprague Dawley hypercholesterolemic rats were fed a 0% cholesterol-0% seaweed powder (negative control); 1% cholesterol-5% seaweed p...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Bogor Agricultural University
2005-03-01
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Series: | Hayati Journal of Biosciences |
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Online Access: | http://journal.ipb.ac.id/index.php/hayati/article/viewFile/167/34 |