Effect of Momoridica chorantia (Bitter Melon) Fruit extract on Homocysteine Levels and Lipid Profile in experimentally induced Hyperlipidemia in Rabbits

Abstract

Material and methods: Albino rabbits (1.5-2.5 kg) of either sex were divided into three groups with six animals in each group. Group I received the standard chow diet; group II rabbits received HFD; and group III rabbits received HFD supplemented with aqueous MC fruit extract (100 mg/kg). After 14 weeks of the experimental period, animals were fasted overnight and blood was taken for estimation of total cholesterol (TC), triglyceride (TG), high density cholesterol (HDL-C) and homocysteine.