Arctium lappa ameliorates endothelial dysfunction in rats fed with high fat/cholesterol diets
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This study investigated the effects of an ethanol extract of Arctium lappa (burdock) on inflammatory factors and vascular reactivity in rats fed a high fat/cholesterol diet (HFCD). Lee et al observed that treatment of HFCD-fed rats with Arctium lappa reduced hypertension by protecting the relaxation response in blood vessels. Arctium lappa also improved HDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels and reduced vascular inflammation markers thereby preventing atherosclerosis.
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Published:
doi: 10.1186/1472-6882-12-116. BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2012, 12:116
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Attribution:
Yun Jung Lee¹ ², Deok Ho Choi¹, Jin Sook Kimᶟ, Dae Gill Kang¹ ² and Ho Sub Lee¹ ² ¹College of Oriental Medicine and Professional Graduate School of Oriental Medicine, Wonkwang University, Shinyong-dong, Iksan, Jeonbuk, Republic of Korea, ²Hanbang Body-fluid Research Center, Wonkwang University, Shinyong-dong, Iksan, Jeonbuk, Republic of Korea
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