Table 2.
Body weight gain in ND, HFD, HFD + PC, HFD + NR50, and HFD + NR100 groups for 4 weeks.
| CND | CHFD | HFD + PC | HFD + NR50 | HFD + NR100 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body weight (g) | |||||
| Initial | 19.12 ± 0.40 | 19.18 ± 0.30 | 18.93 ± 0.60 | 19.40 ± 0.40 | 19.60 ± 0.40 |
| Final | 23.25 ± 0.40 | 27.62 ± 0.50 | 26.64 ± 0.20 | 24.60 ± 0.50* | 24.40 ± 0.70* |
Data represent the mean ± SEM, *P < 0.05, when compared to the CHFD group (n = 8 per group).
CND: control normal diet fed group.
CHFD: control high-fat diet fed group.
HFD + PC: high-fat diet + positive control (Naringenin 10 mg/kg body weight).
HFD + NR50: high-fat diet + Nitraria retusa 50 mg/kg body weight.
HFD + NR100: high-fat diet + Nitraria retusa 100 mg/kg body weight.