Glabridin, a compound found within licorice, inhibits LDL oxidation. - GreenMedInfo Summary
Abstract Title:
Antioxidant effect of polyphenolic glabridin on LDL oxidation.
Abstract Source:
Toxicol Ind Health. 2009 May;25(4-5):321-4. PMID: 19651803
Abstract:
This study was conducted to determine the effect of a natural polyphenolic isoflavone antioxidant (Glabridin) on low-density lipoprotein (LDL) oxidation. Determination of the extent of LDL oxidation was done by measuring the formation of Thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS). After oral administration of licorice-root ethanol extract to healthy subjects for 6 months, the subjects' oxidative stress level as well as plasma LDL oxidation reduced by 20%. We concluded that dietary consumption of glabridin protects LDL from oxidation.
Article Published Date : May 01, 2009
Study Type : Human Study
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Substances : Licorice : CK(1110) : AC(506)
Diseases : Cholesterol: Oxidation : CK(652) : AC(158)
Pharmacological Actions : Antioxidants : CK(33994) : AC(14222), Cardioprotective : CK(9278) : AC(2896)
