Silicon-Enriched Restructured Pork Affects the Lipoprotein Profile, VLDL Oxidation, and LDL Receptor Gene Expression in Aged Rats Fed an Atherogenic Diet [Nutrient Physiology, Metabolism, and Nutrient-Nutrient Interactions]

Conclusions: Silicon added to RP strongly counterbalanced the negative effect of high-cholesterol-ingestion, functioning as an active hypocholesterolemic, hypolipemic, and antioxidative dietary ingredient in aged rats.

Source: Journal of Nutrition - September 1, 2015 Category: Nutrition Authors: Garcimartin, A., Santos-Lopez, J. A., Bastida, S., Benedi, J., Sanchez-Muniz, F. J. Tags: Nutrient Physiology, Metabolism, and Nutrient-Nutrient Interactions Source Type: research