Table 5 Liver cholesterol, T. lipids, TG and glycogen in the experimental rat groups
From: Functional role of selenium-fortified yogurt against aflatoxin-contaminated nuts in rats
Variables | CHO (mg/g) | T. lipid (mg/g) | TG (mg/g) | Glycogen (mg/100Â g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Groups | ||||
Negative control consumed 3% mixed safe nuts | 3.97 ± 0.66bc | 35.58 ± 4.78bc | 3.44 ± 0.51a | 5.50 ± 1.20a |
Positive control consumed 3% mixed nuts contaminated with aflatoxins | 6.86 ± 0.91a | 59.51 ± 8.55a | 2.19 ± 0.23b | 3.11 ± 0.36b |
Rat groups consumed 3% pistachios, cashews, walnuts, almonds and hazelnuts contaminated with aflatoxins | ||||
 Pistachios with selenium-fortified yogurt | 4.07 ± 0.64b | 39.95 ± 4.77b | 3.24 ± 0.25a | 4.99 ± 0.50a |
 Cashews with selenium-fortified yogurt | 4.80 ± 0.65b | 38.55 ± 4.44b | 3.35 ± 0.25a | 4.83 ± 0.55a |
 Walnuts with selenium-fortified yogurt | 4.96 ± 0.66b | 36.97 ± 4.62b | 3.39 ± 0.21a | 4.96 ± 0.56a |
 Almonds with selenium-fortified yogurt | 4.06 ± 0.76b | 37.79 ± 4.53b | 3.30 ± 0.33a | 4.88 ± 0.88a |
 Hazelnuts with selenium-fortified yogurt | 4.91 ± 0.76b | 35.92 ± 4.69b | 3.44 ± 0.43a | 4.90 ± 0.95a |