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Grape components lower triglycerides and cholesterol levels in menopause models.
2003 SEP 4 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Grape components lower triglycerides and cholesterol levels in animal menopause models.
"Female ovariectomized guinea pigs, a model for menopausal women, were fed either a control diet or a diet containing 10 g/100 g of a lyophilized grape preparation for 12 weeks. The macronutrient composition of the grape preparation was: simple carbohydrates, 90 g/100 g; protein, 4 g/100 g; and dietary fiber, 6 g/100 g. Control and grape diets had the same composition except for the percentage of macronutrients provided by the grape preparation," researchers in the United States reported.
"Polyphenols were present in the grape preparation at 0.58 g/100 g and included flavans, anthocyanins, quercetin, myricetin, kaempferol and resveratrol. Dietary cholesterol was 0.33 g/100 g to raise plasma cholesterol concentrations and ensure the development of atherosclerosis. Plasma LDL cholesterol concentrations did not differ between groups, whereas plasma triglycerides and VLDL cholesterol were 39 and 50% lower, respectively in guinea pigs fed the grape diet compared with controls (P
"Significant modifications in LDL particles included 58 and 30% lower triglycerides and phospholipids, respectively (P
"These results suggest that grape intake in ovariectomized ...
- Guinea Pigs and Cavies
- Encyclopedia entry from: The Gale Encyclopedia of Science Freedman, Bill January 1, 2008 700+ words
Guinea Pigs and Cavies Guinea pigs, or cavies, are about 16 species of rodents in the family Caviidae. Guinea pigs are native to South America, occurring from Colombia and Venezuela in the north, to Brazil and northern Argentina. These animals...
- Wanted: Good homes for Guinea Pigs.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
- Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service Goldston, Linda August 1, 2002 700+ words
...way to find good homes for 600 to 700 guinea pigs in the Bay Area," said Teresa Murphy...sure why, but there are more homeless guinea pigs in the Bay Area and Central Coast than...out soon. Murphy, who has 65 rescued guinea pigs in her home, planned to use the Peninsula...
- The C. Porcellus: (a.k.a.) pocket pet.(caring for guinea pigs)
- Magazine article from: Hopscotch Kolar, Patricia August 1, 2002 700+ words
...otherwise known as a "pocket pet." So what are guinea pigs? Guinea pigs, like beavers, rats, and squirrels are rodents...explorers. Dutch traders then brought them to Europe. Guinea pigs grow between 10 to 14 inches in length and are...
- Tales of redemption: Cave Spring Piggie Rescue finds foster homes and adoptive...
- Newspaper article from: Roanoke Times (Roanoke, VA) March 15, 2007 700+ words
...It seems that to some people, guinea pigs are disposable pets. But to the Cave Spring Piggie Rescue, guinea pigs are just as important as dogs or...The money is used to provide the guinea pigs with medical care and food. * For...
- Horror conditions of the guinea pigs bred for test trade.
- Newspaper article from: Sunday Mercury (Birmingham, England) December 12, 1999 700+ words
...THE nightmare conditions endured by guinea pigs bred for experimentation can be revealed...by a group called Save the Newchurch Guinea Pigs. It says another group of animal rights...handbook which outlines exactly how the guinea pigs are to be looked after. Save the Newchurch...
- Guinea-pigs: Good, Symbol and Conflict of Knowledge in Ecuador.
- Magazine article from: Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute Bourque, Nicole September 1, 1998 700+ words
...eyebrows at the notion of a book devoted to guinea pigs. In North America and in Europe, guinea pigs are regarded as family pets. Amongst indigenous...traditional forms of healing and sold at market. Guinea pigs are raised in the kitchens of indigenous...
- GUINEA PIGS, HAMSTERS, AND GERBILS
- Reference information from: Young Students Learning Library January 1, 1996 700+ words
00-00-0000 Guinea pigs are stocky, tailless rodents that are found...4 pounds (700 g to 18 kg). In the wild, guinea pigs live in burrows. There are three varieties of guinea pigs: the shorthair, abyssinian, and peruvian...
- Will aeG-ForceAE make guinea pigs must-have pets?(News)
- Newspaper article from: Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL) July 27, 2009 700+ words
...animal activists say it will be real life guinea pigs who need rescuing. Some guinea pig...to say no when their children beg for guinea pigs, because the animals are too fragile...choice after "Along Came Polly" and guinea pigs were in demand after "Bedtime Stories...
