An Experimental Study of Albino Rats Fed on Canola Oil Supplemented with Atherogenic Element: Determination of Tissue Lipid

Background:Unsaturated fatty acids in diet have lipid lowering effect. Canola oil is frequ being used in the diet. Present study aims at experimental assessment of its lipid lower effect. Methods:Sixty albino rats of eight weeks age with average weight of 150-200 gm each were selected. The rats were divided into five groups, on the basis of different diets. Group A animals were fed on synthetic diet while group B animals were fed on diet containing 2.9% canola oil. Group C animals were fed on diet containing 2.9% canola oil and atherogenic element. Group D animals were fed on diet containing 20 percent canola oil while Group E animals were fed on diet containing 20 percent canola oil and atherogenic element. Tissue lipid profile of albino rats was done. Results:Hepatic, omental and adrenal total lipids, triglycerides and total cholesterol were higher in groups taking Canola oil and atherogenic diet in comparison with groups taking canola oil only. Conclusion: Use of canola oil diet has lipid lowering effect.