Table 2.
Concentrations of serum glucose and lipid panel of obese mice supplemented with vehicle, DC or (-)-epicatechin.
| Vehicle | DC | EC | p | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glucose (mg/dL) | 136±4 | 125±4 | 127±4 | p≥0.05 |
| Cholesterol (mg/dL) | 100±10 | 101±1 | 97±7 | p≥0.05 |
| LDL-c (mg/dL) | 53±3 | 41±2 | 41±3 | p<0.05 |
| HDL-c (mg/dL) | 34±1 | 39±1 | 36±1 | p≥0.05 |
| Triglycerides (mg/dL) | 130±10 | 113±4 | 115±5 | p<0.05 |
Data are shown as the means ± SEM. Statistical analysis was done using ANOVA (intergroup differences). DC (dark chocolate beverage), EC ((-)-epicatechin)