Berry juices, teas, antioxidants and the prevention of atherosclerosis in hamsters

Rouanet, J.-M., Décordé, K., Del Rio, D., Auger, C., Borges, G., Cristol, J.-P., Lean, M.E.J. and Crozier, A. (2010) Berry juices, teas, antioxidants and the prevention of atherosclerosis in hamsters. Food Chemistry, 118(2), pp. 266-271. (doi: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2009.04.116)

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Publisher's URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2009.04.116

Abstract

The effects of raspberry, strawberry and bilberry juices and green and black tea on early atherosclerosis in hamsters were investigated. They received an atherogenic diet and at the same time either a juice or a tea at a daily dose corresponding to the consumption of 275 ml by a 70 kg human. After 12 weeks berry juices and teas inhibited aortic lipid deposition by 79-96% and triggered reduced activity of hepatic antioxidant enzymes, not accompanied by lowered plasma cholesterol. These findings suggest that moderate consumption of berry juices and teas can help prevent the development of early atherosclerosis. There were substantial differences between the five beverages in terms of composition and concentration of individual phenolic compounds that were present. This indicates that anti-atherosclerotic effects can be induced by a diversity of phenolic compounds rather than a few specific components. The possible mechanisms by which this is brought about are discussed

Item Type:Articles
Keywords:Atherosclerosis, Nutrition, Phenolic compounds, Antioxidants, Berry juices, Teas
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Borges, Dr Gina and Crozier, Professor Alan
Authors: Rouanet, J.-M., Décordé, K., Del Rio, D., Auger, C., Borges, G., Cristol, J.-P., Lean, M.E.J., and Crozier, A.
Subjects:R Medicine > RC Internal medicine
Q Science > QP Physiology
Q Science > QH Natural history > QH301 Biology
College/School:College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences
Journal Name:Food Chemistry
ISSN:0308-8146
Published Online:07 May 2009

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