Table 2 Protective effects of Karela on hypercholesterolemia induced changes in serum lipid levels in Wistar rats
| Â | HDLC (mg/dL) | Cholesterol (mg/dL) | TG (mg/dL) | Glucose (mg/dL) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Control | 30.8 ± 0.6 | 63.3 ± 4.1 | 30.5 ± 4.2 | 84.5 ± 2.3 |
Cholesterol | 19.4 ± 0.7* | 180.5 ± 6.6* | 99.8 ± 7.4* | 89 ± 10.2* |
Karela | 34.5 ± 0.9 | 54.5 ± 2.25 | 30.6 ± 1.78 | 76 ± 8.7 |
Karela + Cholesterol | 38.32 ± 2.4# | 81.2 ± 7.5# | 55.3 ± 5.5# | 69 ± 13.1# |