Effect of diosgenin on lipid metabolism in rats.

The purpose of this study was to determine whether diosgenin suppresses cholesterol absorption in rats, and to examine relevant changes in cholesterol and bile acid metabolism. Diosgenin fed with the diet for 1 week inhibited cholesterol absorption as determined by the serum isotope ratio technique,...

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Main Authors: M N Cayen, D Dvornik
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 1979-02-01
Series:Journal of Lipid Research
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022227520406285