Biological effects of hesperidin, a Citrus flavonoid. (note II): hypolipidemic activity on experimental hypercholesterolemia in rat

Farmaco. 1995 Sep;50(9):595-9.

Abstract

Hesperidin, the most important flavanone of Citrus sp., significantly increases HDL and lowers cholesterol, LDL, total lipid and triglyceride plasma levels in normolipidemic rats and in rats with diet- and triton-induced hyperlipidemia.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Citrus / chemistry*
  • Hesperidin / pharmacology*
  • Hesperidin / therapeutic use
  • Hypercholesterolemia / drug therapy*
  • Hypolipidemic Agents / pharmacology*
  • Hypolipidemic Agents / therapeutic use
  • Male
  • Rats
  • Rats, Wistar

Substances

  • Hypolipidemic Agents
  • Hesperidin