Table 3.
Effect of (−)-HCA on serum lipid parameters in broiler chickens
| Item | Supplemental (−)-HCA (mg/kg) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1000 | 2000 | 3000 | |
| TC (mmol/L) | 3.66 ± 0.08 | 3.83 ± 0.22 | 3.42 ± 0.22 | 3.22 ± 0.14 |
| TG (mmol/L) | 0.56 ± 0.04 | 0.51 ± 0.04 | 0.48 ± 0.03 | 0.19 ± 0.01** |
| LDL-C (mmol/L) | 0.87 ± 0.13 | 0.8 ± 0.1 | 0.72 ± 0.15 | 0.46 ± 0.06* |
| HDL-C (mmol/L) | 1.72 ± 0.09 | 1.69 ± 0.07 | 1.68 ± 0.07 | 1.87 ± 0.10 |
| NEFA (μmol/L) | 1401.43 ± 110.94 | 1267.83 ± 77.74 | 1390.03 ± 141.97 | 1437.93 ± 56.08 |
Values are means ± SE. Each (−)-HCA treated group represent 12 chickens at the age of 49 days. * P < 0.05, ** P < 0.01 compared with the control group