Table 3.
Means of initial body weight, final body weight and body weight gain % in control groups rats and rats treated with different levels of stevia sweetener after 8 weeks
| Experimental groups | Initial body weight (g) | Final body weight (g) | Body weight gain (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| N0 | 152.70 ± 2.32a | 186.31 ± 6.80b | 22.01b |
| H0 | 153.80 ± 3.04a | 195.26 ± 4.50a | 26.95a |
| H1 | 155.70 ± 3.65a | 134.55 ± 4.42c | −13.58c |
| H2 | 154.01 ± 4.02a | 130.22 ± 4.50c | −15.44 cd |
| H3 | 154.05 ± 4.70a | 126.48 ± 6.12 cd | −17.89d |
| H4 | 153.05 ± 4.44a | 124.77 ± 7.80d | −18.47d |
Results are expressed as percentage of body weight gain of hyperlipidemic and normal rats (mean ± S.E.R., n = 10)
N0 = Basal diet and distilled water
H0 = High cholesterol diet and distilled water
H1 = High cholesterol diet and distilled water with 200 ppm aqueous stevia leaf extract
H2 = High cholesterol diet and distilled water with 300 ppm aqueous stevia leaf extract
H3 = High cholesterol diet and distilled water with 400 ppm aqueous stevia leaf extract
H4 = High cholesterol diet and distilled water with 500 ppm aqueous stevia leaf extract