Hypolipidemic Activity of Amaranthus Tristis Linn in Triton WR-1339 Induced Hyperlipidemic Rats

Hyperlipidemia is the greatest risk factor of coronary heart disease. Currently available hypolipidemic drugs
have been associated with number of side effects. Herbal treatment for hyperlipidemia has no side effects and is
relatively low cost and locally available.plant has been selected for this study present study. The aim is to
perform on anti-hyperlipidemic activity of ethanolic extract of leaves of Amaranthus tristis Linn against Triton
wr-1339 induced hyperlipidemia in rats. Amaranthus tristis Linn administered a dose of 200mg/kg (p.o) to the
triton induced hyperlipidemic rats. Amaranthus tristis Linn shows a significant decrease in the levels of serum
cholesterol, phospholipids, triglyceride, LDL, VLDL and significant increase in the level of serum HDL level.