Global Journal of Biology, Agriculture & Health Sciences

Abstract

Effect of Shelf Stable Concentrates of Tender Coconut Water and Testa Phenolics on Lipid Profile and Liver Antioxidant Enzymes in High Fat Fed Rats

Geetha V, Mohan Kumar A S, Chetana R, Gopala Krishna A G, Suresh Kumar G

Concentrate from Tender coconut water (TCW) and Testa phenolic concentrate(PHE) were prepared from byproducts of coconut processing industries. Hypolipidemic and antioxidant properties of concentrates were evaluated in rats fed with high fat diet (HFD) along with or without concentrates at dosage of 500mg and 1000mg/kg body weight for TCW group; 25mg and 50mg/kg body weight dose for PHE group. Results showed HFD group had hyperlipidemic condition. Animals treated with higher doses of TCW (1000mg/kg of body weight) and PHE (50mg/kg of body weight) showed reduced lipid profile. TG-triglycerides -1.7 and 1.4 fold; TC-total cholesterol 1.3 fold in both concentrates). Antioxidant enzymes activities were ameliorated at different levels with dose. Altered organ weights were observed in HFD group particularly in liver (7.8g), normalized with TCW (6.5g) and PHE (6.7g) concentrate. Since these concentrates retained all the bioactive nutrients for a prolonged time, they were considered as stable and can be incorporated into food formulation for health improvement.

Published Date: 2016-10-02;