Research Article

Effect of Achyranthes bidentata Blume on 3T3-L1 Adipogenesis and Rats Fed with a High-Fat Diet

Table 2

Weight gain and food intake in normal diet, high-fat diet, and high-fat diet + ABB groups for six weeks.

Ingredient (%)Normal dietHigh-fat diet High-fat diet + ABB

Body weight (g)
 Initial183.9 ± 2.0184.5 ± 2.8183.8 ± 1.8
 Final449.5 ± 13.3549.2 ± 28.6480.9 ± 15.1*
Food intake (g)183.0 ± 2.9145.7 ± 1.8146.9 ± 2.3

Data represents the mean ± SEM, ABB: Achyranthes bidentata Blume (0.5 g/kg body weight/daily). , when compared to the high-fat diet group ( per group).