Potential role of a nutraceutical spice (Allium hirtifolium) in reduction of atherosclerotic plaques

• Main Authors: Rafieian-kopaei Mahmoud (Author), Keshvari Mahtab (Author), Asgary Sedigheh (Author), Salimi Maryam (Author), Heidarian Esfandiar (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, 2013-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Introduction: Spices are now considered as agents that not only can prevent but may even treat chronic diseases. This study was aimed to investigate the effects of Allium hirtifolium as a hypolipidemic and anti-atherosclerotic substance in hypercholesterolemic rabbits. Methods: Twenty four adult New...