Research Article

Ginseng Berry Extract Prevents Atherogenesis via Anti-Inflammatory Action by Upregulating Phase II Gene Expression

Table 1

Effect of KGBE and KRGE supplementation on serum lipid levels in hyperlipidemic mice.

Lipids NCD HFD supplemented with
None KGBE KRGE

Total Cholesterol 448 ± 45 1105 ± 29 1072 ± 37 1097 ± 41
HDL-Cholesterol 34 ± 16 22 ± 10 25 ± 12 23 ± 13
LDL-Cholesterol 72 ± 42 261 ± 23 254 ± 48 247 ± 36
Triglyceride 86 ± 10 126 ± 23 119 ± 15 114 ± 16

Unit of all lipid contents in serum is mg/dL. NCD: normal chow diet; HFD: high-fat diet; KGBE: Korean ginseng berry extract powder (0.05%, W/W); KRGE: Korean red ginseng extract powder (0.075%, W/W).