The plasma total cholesterol cencentration was reduced
by 39.21%, triglyerides by 44.9% (p < 0,05) and LDL by
45.58%. This was accompanied by a significant increase
in HDL-cholesterol of 46.852%. The CT/HDL ratio (p <
0.05) and the blood glucose level were also reduced
(32.36%; p < 0.05). No significant change was observed in
the placebo group.