Bixin and Norbixin Have Opposite Effects on Glycemia, Lipidemia, and Oxidative Stress in Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Rats

The present study investigated the effects of oral administration of annatto carotenoids (bixin (BIX) and norbixin (NBIX)) on glucose levels, lipid profiles, and oxidative stress parameters in streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetic rats. Animals were treated for 30 days in the following groups: nondi...

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Main Authors: Miguel Roehrs, Cassieli Gehlen Figueiredo, Mariane Magalhães Zanchi, Guilherme Vargas Bochi, Rafael Noal Moresco, Andréia Quatrin, Sabrina Somacal, Lisiane Conte, Tatiana Emanuelli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2014-01-01
Series:International Journal of Endocrinology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/839095
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