Fundamental studies on physiological and pharmacological actions of L-ascorbate 2-sulfate. I. On the hypolipidemic effects.

Abstract
The effects of L-ascorbate 2-sulfate (AAS) were studied on lipid metabolism in Triton-induced hyperlipemic mice, hypercholesterolemic and normal rats. In Triton-induced hyperlipemic mice, AAS (300 mg/kg) significantly decreased the serum cholesterol level, while L-ascorbate (AA, 175 mg/kg) was ineffective. In hypercholesterolemic rats fed 0.5% cholesterol diet, the consecutive administration of AAS decreased the level of serum cholesterol and liver triacylglycerols. AA only slightly affected these levels. Both AAS and AA prevented the increase in liver weight caused by cholesterol feeding. In normal rats, the administration of AAS over a 4 wk period decreased the level of serum cholesterol and liver triacylglycerols.

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