Kadar Kolesterol Darah pada Ibu Penderita Dislipidemia yang Diberi Niasin

Almasyhuri, Almasyhuri (1998) Kadar Kolesterol Darah pada Ibu Penderita Dislipidemia yang Diberi Niasin. Project Report. Center for Research and Development of Nutrition and Food, NIHRD.

Abstract

A study on niacin supplementation has been conducted on women with cholesterol level between 200 - 250 mg/dl. The objective of this study was to see the effect of niacin supplementation on cholesterol, triglyceride and low density lipoprotein (LDL) levels. Twenty two respondents were divided into two groups. The first group, nine respondents, were given niacin 2 x 75 mg and the second group, 13 respondents, were given lactose 2 x 75 mg as placebo. Data collected included antropometry, side effects and clinical status. Analysis of blood for cholesterol and LDL was done using GPO-PAP method, where as analysis of triglyceride was done using GPO-PAP method. The results of this study showed that cholesterol and LDL levels decreased significantly 11,0 percent and 18,9 percent respectively, after one week supplementation and remained in that level two weeks after wards. Triglyceride level decreased in all groups after two weeks but the difference was not significant.

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