S. Premakumari ¹, R. Sundaravalli ¹

Affiliations
1 Sri Avinashilingam Home Science College for Women, Coimbatore-641011, IN

Abstract

Sunflower oil is receiving increasing attention in recent times, because of the possibilities of reducing the blood cholesterol level of cardiac and diabetic patients using this oil. Sabir et al and Truswell state that diet is one of the most valid arms of prevention of atherosclerosis and this can be achieved through proper alterations in the quality and quantity of fat.

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S. Premakumari ¹, R. Sundaravalli ¹

Affiliations
1 Sri Avinashilingam Home Science College for Women, Coimbatore-641011, IN

Abstract

Though studies on the effect of different oil sources on human system have been carried out extensively, the biological significance of sunflower has not yet been explored fully. The present study is an attempt to identify the impact of sunflower oil on health and nutrition of rats when it is consumed as dietary fat at normal and increased levels.

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