Research Article

Anti-HMG-CoA Reductase, Antioxidant, and Anti-Inflammatory Activities of Amaranthus viridis Leaf Extract as a Potential Treatment for Hypercholesterolemia

Table 1

Total phenolic and flavonoid content of different parts of A. viridis.

SampleTotal phenolic content (mg/g DW)Total flavonoid content
(mg/g DW)

Leaf85.83 ± 1.56152.12 ± 1.41
Stem26.38 ± 0.3450.97 ± 0.75
Seed38.12 ± 0.8981.36 ± 0.36

a: gallic acid equivalent; b: rutin equivalent. The analyses were performed in three replications.