Table II.
Comparison of mean LDL, HDL, TG, and Tchol levels of the groups of healthy rats receiving honey (mg/dl)
| Parameter | Acacia groupMean ± SD | Astragalus groupMean ± SD | Artificial honey groupMean ± SD | Control groupMean ± SD | F value | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LDL | 45.86 ±44.90 | 36.65 ±22.10 | 52.62 ±14.40 | 48.48 ±19.10 | 0.475 | 0.702 |
| HDL | 19.65 ±9.90 | 16.06 ±6.80 | 14. 25 ±4.00 | 15.60 ±4.60 | 0.920 | 0.444 |
| TG | 134.00 ±34.20 | 124.75 ±53.00 | 116.62 ±36.90 | 104.75 ±31.30 | 0.780 | 0.515 |
| Tchol | 82.00 ±10.20 | 84.00 ±15.30 | 89. 75 ±12.80 | 86.25 ±16.60 | 0.451 | 0.718 |