Effect of flaxseed (Linum usitatissimum L.) prepared by different methods on the biological response of rats
Keywords:
Alpha-linolenic acid, Flax, RatsAbstract
Objective
The objective of this investigation was to evaluate the effects of flaxseed (Linum usitatissimum L.) prepared by different methods on the biological response of rats.
Methods
Weaned rats (n=32) were divided into 4 groups of 8 animals each: standard feed, standard feed with 16% raw flaxseed, standard feed with 16% roasted flaxseed and standard feed with 7% flaxseed oil. The animals were weighted at every 3 days and after 23 days, rats were killed by heart puncture. The organs were immediately weighed and the blood was collected and stored at -18ºC for biochemical assays (blood glucose, total cholesterol, High density lipoprotein cholesterol, triglyceride and total protein). The feces were collected for analysis of moisture, excreted lipids and absorbed lipids.
Results
The groups did not differ with respect to weight gain, daily food intake, food efficiency ratio and organ weight. Daily excretion, feces moisture and fecal lipid content were greater in the groups fed raw and roasted flaxseed than in the groups fed standard feed and flaxseed oil. Except for high density lipoprotein-cholesterol, all other biochemical parameters presented statistical differences between treatments.
Conclusion
Raw or roasted flaxseed or flaxseed oil has biological activity in rats: it reduces blood glucose, triglyceride and cholesterol levels. Furthermore, rats fed raw and roasted flaxseed presented a significantly greater fecal volume and fecal lipid content
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