Hepatoprotective and Hypolipidemic Effects of Red Ginseng Crude Extract in Obese Rats

The effect of red ginseng extract (RGE) on serum liver enzymes, lipids and some metabolic hormones was studied in obese rats. Sixty male rats were distributed null into 6 equal groups. Group (1) was fed on basal diet (negative control), while the other groups were fed on high fat- diet for 8 weeks to induce obesity and hyperlipidemia. Thereafter, Group (2) was kept as positive (obese) control, while rats of groups (3), (4), (5) and (6) were...