Table 4.
Effect of rutin on hepatic and fecal lipid profiles.
| Hepatic and Fecal Lipid Profiles | NOR | HFD | HFD + Rutin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hepatic lipids (μmol/g) | |||
| Total lipid | 26.7 ± 1.3 b | 42.2 ± 1.3 a | 30.9 ± 1.9 b |
| Triglyceride | 3.79 ± 0.69 c | 11.70 ± 1.76 a | 7.33 ± 1.36 b |
| Total cholesterol | 1.26 ± 0.10 b | 2.70 ± 0.21 a | 1.75 ± 0.13 b |
| Fecal lipids (μmol/g) | |||
| Total lipid | 23.9 ± 1.6 b | 28.5 ± 1.0 a,b | 38.0 ± 3.8 a,* |
| Triglyceride | 0.36 ± 0.04 b | 0.47 ± 0.04 a,b | 0.66 ± 0.09 a |
Values are expressed as the mean ± standard error of the mean (SEM) (n = 8). a, b, c Different letters indicate a significant difference among groups according to Tukey’s multiple comparison test (p < 0.05). Asterisks (*) indicate a significant difference from HF diet, p < 0.05. NOR, normal diet; HFD, high-fat diet.