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  1. Fulltext Tamarindus indica seeds improve carbohydrate and lipid metabolism: An in vivo study
    Uchenna UE, Shori AB, Baba AS
    J Ayurveda Integr Med, 2018;9(4):258-265.
    PMID: 29203351 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaim.2017.06.004
    BACKGROUND: The tamarind seeds have a lot of nutrients that may be used to control cholesterol or glucose levels.

    OBJECTIVE(S): The effects of tamarind seeds (T) on lipid and carbohydrate metabolism in rats were studied. Rats were offered basal diet (BD) with T (2%, 4% or 8%) or without T.

    MATERIALS AND METHODS: Feeding and growth performance in rats were measured and samples of liver and blood were analyzed for glycogen content and levels of cholesterol and glucose respectively.

    RESULTS: The inclusion of T in the diet influences the feeding and growth performance in rats. The serum cholesterol level was reduced (p 

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