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THE CONSUMPTION OF RED PUPUNHA (BACTRIS GASIPAES KUNTH) INCREASES HDL CHOLESTEROL AND REDUCES WEIGHT GAIN OF
R Piccolotto Carvalho1, J R Gonzaga Lemos1, R Souza de Aquino Sales1
1Instituto de Ciências Biológicas, Departamento de Fisiologia, Universidade Federal de Amazonas, Manaus, AM, Brasil.
The Journal of Aging Research & Clinical Practice
|January 13, 2015
Summary
Red pupunha consumption benefits lactating and post-lactating rats by improving lipid profiles and reducing weight gain. This fruit enhances HDL-cholesterol levels and lowers BMI, suggesting its value during these metabolic periods.
Area of Science:
- Nutritional science
- Metabolic studies
- Animal models
Background:
- Lactating and post-lactating periods involve significant metabolic changes, with milk production being heavily lipid-dependent.
- Previous findings indicated Red pupunha fruit increases HDL cholesterol in lactating rats.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of Red pupunha consumption on the lipid metabolism of adult female Wistar rats during lactating and post-lactating phases.
- To determine if Red pupunha offers beneficial effects on lipid profiles and body weight during these critical physiological periods.
Main Methods:
- Four groups of Wistar rats were studied: control lactating, control post-lactating, Red pupunha lactating, and Red pupunha post-lactating.
- Parameters assessed included weight gain, food consumption, plasma total protein, glucose, total lipid, triglycerides, total cholesterol, and HDL-cholesterol.
- Statistical analysis involved one-way ANOVA and Tukey's test for group comparisons.
Main Results:
- Red pupunha consumption led to lower weight gain and Body Mass Index (BMI) in lactating rats compared to controls.
- While total cholesterol was lower in lactating rats fed Red pupunha, triglycerides were significantly reduced in post-lactating rats.
- Both lactating and post-lactating rats consuming Red pupunha exhibited significantly higher HDL-cholesterol levels compared to their respective control groups.
Conclusions:
- Red pupunha consumption demonstrated a beneficial effect in post-lactating rats, evidenced by increased HDL-cholesterol and reduced BMI.
- The study confirmed Red pupunha's ability to elevate HDL-cholesterol in lactating rats.
- Results suggest Red pupunha is a healthy dietary choice during lactation and post-lactation, promoting a better lipid profile and mitigating excessive weight gain.
