Table 5.
Effect of the hemp seed oil NEF#4 on body weight, blood glucose, insulin, and insulin resistance index in rats with NASH.
| Δ BWt. % | Glucose (mg/dL) | Insulin (µIU/L) | HOMA-IR Index | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | 18.59 ± 6.76 | 76.4 ± 2.30 | 12 ± 2.92 | 1.99 ± 0.38 |
| NASH control | 51.43 ± 8.17 * | 96.2 ± 2.77 * | 47.6 ± 6.80 * | 11.28 ± 1.42 * |
| NASH + Hemp seed oil | 44.48 ± 3.78 # | 84 ± 5.24 # | 30 ± 6.04 # | 6.35 ± 1.39 # |
| NASH+ Hemp seed oil NEF#4 | 32.34 ± 6.74 #$ | 78 ± 2.23 # | 22.2 ± 5.2 #$ | 4.29 ± 1.11 #$ |
Δ BWt. % = (Final body weight − baseline body weight/baseline body weight) * 100; HOMA-IR index: homeostasis model assessment–insulin resistance index. Data are expressed as means ± SD. * Different from normal group, # Different from the NASH group. $ Different from NASH + hemp seed oil group at p < 0.05.