A comparative study to analyze the effect of Kshara and Sneha on Hypercholesterolemia - A Kriyatmak approach

Hypercholesterolemia is one of the leading high risk factors for various cardiovascular disorders. It has become a serious life threatening causative factor for various lifestyle disorders. A different therapeutic measure which needs to be adopted to cut down this risk factor is a major requirement in the present scenario. Based on “Samanya Vishesha Siddhanta” and “Panchabhoutika Siddhanta” Paneeyakshara should reduce the serum cholesterol level. Based on the concept of “Hetuvipareetarthakari Upashaya” Sneha (Gogrita) should reduce the serum cholesterol level. Keeping this in mind a study was conducted to analyse the effect of Goghrita and Kshara on hypercholesterolemic patients. Out of the 50 patients recruited for the study 25 patients were advised to take Yavakshara 1 gm twice a day after food with warm water for 7 days and 25 patients were advised to take 20 ml of cow ghee (Goghrita) along with food for 7 days. Lipid Profile was checked on first day of study, 8th day (after study period) and 21st day (to check the sustainability of the study). The obtained data were analysed statistically using the ‘General Linear Model of Anova Test’. The serum Cholesterol level in both the groups was reduced which was statistically significant. It was found that both Kshara (Yavakshara) and Goghrita (cow ghee) are very effective in controlling the total cholesterol level.

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PENGARUH PEMBERIAN KEFIR SUSU SAPI TERHADAP KADAR KOLESTEROL TOTAL TIKUS JANTAN SPRAGUE DAWLEY

Journal of Nutrition College ◽

10.14710/jnc.v1i1.513 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

pp. 224-228

Author(s):

Finta Wahdania ◽

Adriyan Pramono

Keyword(s):

Total Cholesterol ◽

Cholesterol Level ◽

Serum Cholesterol ◽

Serum Cholesterol Level ◽

Total Cholesterol Level ◽

Control Group ◽

High Cholesterol Diet ◽

Sprague Dawley ◽

Control Group Design ◽

Cholesterol Lowering

Background : A high serum cholesterol level might become one of contributing risk factor for development of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Serum cholesterol level could decreased by acid lactic bacteria (ALB) content. Kefir, one of probiotic product have been claimed as a cholesterol-lowering agent. The purpose of this research was to determine effect of cwo milk kefir to serum total cholesterol level in animal model. Method : true-experimental by using pre post test with randomized control group design. Twenty eight male Sprague dawley rat were divided into four group (K,P1, P2, P3) and induced by high cholesterol diet. Intervention started from 1,5 ml; 2 ml and 3 ml of kefir respectively to P1, P2 and P3 for fifteen days. Cholesterol level was examined by CHOD-PAP method. Data was examined by using one way ANOVA. Result : Total cholesterol level decreased significantly in all group but there is no defference between group. The highest reduction of total cholesterol was 31,45%, found in group P3 followed by 31,40% for K; 30,90% for P2 and 27,04 % for P1. Conclusion : kefir administration did not contribute in lowered total cholesterol level, result of this study did not support administration of kefir as a cholesterol-lowering agent

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