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Journal : Amerta Nutrition

Pengaruh Kombinasi Ekstrak Belimbing Wuluh (Averrhoa Bilimbi L.) dan Ekstrak Kunyit (Curcuma Longa L.) terhadap Kadar Low Density Lipoprotein: Effect of Combination of Averrhoa Bilimbi Extract and Curcuma Longa Extract on Low Density Lipoprotein Levels in Rats Fed a High Fat Diet Fatikhasari, Amalia Nurazima; Yuniarifa, Conita; Utami, Kamilia Dwi; Riza, Mohamad; Soetoko, Anita Soraya
Amerta Nutrition Vol. 8 No. 3 (2024): AMERTA NUTRITION (Bilingual Edition)
Publisher : Universitas Airlangga

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20473/amnt.v8i3.2024.363-367

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Background: Hypercholesterolemia is a state of total blood cholesterol levels transported by LDL exceeding normal limits. As a result, it can clog blood vessels, and this condition is a risk factor for CHD. Alternative medicine includes flavonoids in Averrhoa bilimbi (belimbing wuluh) known to reduce cholesterol and LDL levels, and curcumin in turmeric known to reduce fat absorption and increase fat excretion. Objectives: The aim of this study was to analyze the combined effect of bilimbi fruit and turmeric extracts on LDL levels. Methods: This experimental research used post-test only with a control group design involving male Wistar rats divided into 6 (six) random groups. Group KN (standard feed, aquadest for 28 days), K- (high-fat feed for 14 days, followed by standard feed and aquadest), K+ (high-fat feed for 14 days, followed by standard feed, aquadest, and simvastatin 0.18mg/200 g BW/day), P1 (high-fat feed for 14 days, followed by standard feed, aquadest and extracts of bilimbi fruit and turmeric extract at a dose of 240: 270 mg/200 g BW/day), P2 (high-fat diet for 14 days, followed by standard feed, distilled water and bilimbi fruit and turmeric extract at a dose of 360: 175 mg/200 g BW/day), P3 (high-fat diet for 14 days, followed by standard feed, distilled water and extracts of bilimbi fruit and turmeric at a dose of 120: 405 mg/200 g BW/day). The determination of LDL levels was done through a direct method using a spectrophotometer with a wavelength of 550 nm. Results: The mean LDL levels were KN (53.60 ± 10.69) mg/dL, K- (193.40 ± 16.86) mg/dL, K+ (100.20 ± 42.48) mg/dL, P1 (118.00 ± 64.71) mg/dL, P2 (104.00 ± 45.28) mg/dL, P3 (78.00 ± 4.69) mg/dL. The data received was analyzed using the Kruskal-Wallis test. Then, the results obtained differences in LDL levels between various groups (p<0.001). Subsequently, it was continued with the Mann-Whitney test on KN compared to K-, K+, P1, P2, P3 indicating p=0.009. As a result, it was found a significant difference in LDL levels between KN and K-, K+, P1, P2, and P3. Conclusions: This research concludes that providing a mixture of bilimbi fruit extract and turmeric extract can reduce LDL levels.
Pengaruh Kombinasi Probiotik, Ubi Jalar Ungu, dan Zinc terhadap Tebal Epitel Usus Mencit Jantan BALB/c Kolitis Ulseratif terinduksi Asam Asetat: Effect of Combination of Probiotics, Ipomoea Batatas, and Zinc on Thickness of Instestinal Epithelium in Mice Model of Acetic Acid-Induced Colitis Tsuraya, Ghefira; Yuniarifa, Conita; Hussaana, Atina; Riza, Mohamad; Masfiyah, Masfiyah
Amerta Nutrition Vol. 9 No. 2 (2025): AMERTA NUTRITION (Bilingual Edition)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20473/amnt.v9i2.2025.350-354

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Background: The use of probiotics to treat colitis is unsatisfactory, leading to a need for the combination with purple sweet potatoes (Ipomoea Batatas) and zinc. Objectives: This study aims to determine the effect of the combination of probiotics, purple sweet potatoes, and zinc on epithelial thickness.Methods: This was a post-test-only randomized controlled group experimental study using 30 mice divided into six groups, including KN, K-, K+, P1, P2, and P3. All groups except KN were induced with 4% acetic acid on day 1, then each received treatment for five days. KN, K+, P1, and P2 groups were given distilled water, sulfasalazine 1.3 mg/20 g BW, probiotics 0.078 mg/20 gBW + purple sweet potatoes 0.00169 g/20 gBW, and probiotics 0.078 mg/20 gBW + zinc 0.052 mg/20 gBW, respectively. Meanwhile, P3 received a combination of probiotics 0.078 mg/20 gBW + purple sweet potatoes 0.00169 g/20 gBW + zinc 0.0052 mg/20 gBW. Histological preparations were stained with Hematoxylin-Eosin and examined under 400× magnification across 10 fields of view. Results: The average epithelial thicknesses were KN (75.48±5.09), K− (28.02±5.60), K+ (69.1±13.82), P1 (47.05±9.41), P2 (48.6±9.73), and P3 (71.57±14.31). One-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) showed a significant difference among the groups with a p-value <0.001. Post Hoc LSD test identified significant differences (p-value<0.05) among all group pairs except between K+ and P3 (p-value=0.134) as well as P1 and P2 (p-value=0.349), but P3 had the highest average thickness value (71.57±14.31).Conclusions: The combination of probiotics, purple sweet potatoes, and zinc had an effect on intestinal epithelial thickness in male BALB/c mice with ulcerative colitis.