OBJECTIVE
The effects of Portulaca oleracea (Po) lyophilized aqueous extract were determined on the serum high-density lipoproteins (HDL2 and HDL3) amounts and composition, as well as on lecithin: cholesterol acyltansferase (LCAT) activity.
METHODS
Male Wistar rats (n = 12) were fed on 1%
BACKGROUND
Atherosclerosis remains one of the leading causes of death all over the world. Flax, pumpkin and purslane seeds are rich sources of unsaturated fatty acids, antioxidants and fibers, known to have antiatherogenic activities.
OBJECTIVE
This study was to examine the efficiency of using
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