Effects of Spirulina platensis on plasma lipoprotein lipase activity in fructose-induced hyperlipidemic rats

J Nutr Sci Vitaminol (Tokyo). 1990 Apr;36(2):165-71. doi: 10.3177/jnsv.36.165.

Abstract

The effects of Spirulina platensis on lipoprotein lipase activity and hepatic triglyceride lipase activity in post-heparin plasma were studied in fructose-induced hyperlipidemic rats. Male Wistar rats aged 3 weeks old (body weight, 54 g) were fed on the high-fructose diet (68%) or the high-fructose diets containing Spirulina at the level of 5, 10, and 15%, respectively, for 4 weeks. The dietary hyperlipidemia caused by the high-fructose diet was improved by Spirulina feeding, accompanied by a significant increase in the lipoprotein lipase activity in post-heparin plasma.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Cyanobacteria*
  • Diet*
  • Fructose / administration & dosage*
  • Hyperlipidemias / chemically induced
  • Hyperlipidemias / enzymology*
  • Lipase / metabolism
  • Lipoprotein Lipase / blood*
  • Liver / enzymology
  • Male
  • Plants, Edible*
  • Rats
  • Rats, Inbred Strains

Substances

  • Fructose
  • Lipase
  • Lipoprotein Lipase