Table 2.
Body weight changes of rats between groups after 6 weeks
| Group | Rats (n) | Initial weight (g) | Final weight (g) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Control |
8 |
89.4 ± 10.3 |
415.7 ± 30.1 |
| HC |
8 |
90.3 ± 7.9 |
441.9 ± 16.3 |
| HC + NS5 |
8 |
89.4 ± 7.5 |
426.8 ± 24.6 |
| HC + NS12 | 8 | 90.7 ± 8.3 | 428.0 ± 22.6 |
Control: normal diet; HC, high cholesterol diet; HC + NS5, high cholesterol diet + Lactobacillus plantarum NS5; HC + NS12, high cholesterol diet + Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus NS12.
The data are shown as the mean ± standard deviation.