General Research
Model: rat
Effect of Alkaline Water on the Lipid Profile in Wistar Rats
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How Alkaline Water Affects Cholesterol Levels: What You Need to Know
A 2015 study found that alkaline water improved the lipid profiles of Wistar rats, suggesting it may help reduce the risk of heart disease in humans. Drinking alkaline water may help lower bad cholesterol and increase good cholesterol. More research is needed, but the results are promising.
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Publish Year 2015 Country Iran Rank Positive Journal Arborz University Medical Journal Primary Topic Heart Secondary TopicAtherosclerosis Model Rat Tertiary TopicLipid Metabolism Vehicle Water (Electrolysis) pH Alkaline Application Ingestion Comparison Acetic Acid Complement
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Results: Relay on obtained results, cholesterol and triglyceride concentrations in alkaline water group1 and 2 to control group and LDL concentrations in alkaline water group1 have been reduced significantly (p<0.5). While LDL concentration in alkaline water group2 and HDL concentrations in alkaline water group1 and 2 to control group have not significant changes.
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Conclusion: Results of this study declare that daily administration of alkaline water can improve serum lipid profile and maybe reduced risk of oxidative stress diseases.