Hypolipidemic effects of germinated seeds of Cicer arientinum L. in ovariectomized rats was evaluated and compared with atorvastatin. Twenty four female wistar rats were divided into four groups i.e., group I control (sham operated), group II ovariectomized rats, group III ovariectomized + Bengalgram and group IV ovariectomized + Atorvastatin (1.2 mg/kg b.wt p.o.). There was a significant (p<0.05) increase in the serum total cholesterol and non-HDL cholesterol in group II. Serum HDL concentrations significantly (p<0.05) increased in groups III and IV. The triglyceride levels were low in group III but significantly (p<0.05) high in group IV. There was a significant (p<0.05) increase in the uterine weights in group III. The liver lipid profile revealed significant (p<0.05) increase in total lipids, total cholesterol and phospholipids in group II and they significantly (p<0.05) decreased in group III.
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