Development of Dietary Supplements for the Elderly

초록

In this 3rd study, we clearly showed that a possible serum triglyceride, total cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol lowering effect of dietary supplement containing pumpkin, tomato and wild plant in postmenopausal osteoporosis rat model. Serum and bone calcium level, bone length and weight as well as bone mineral density of rats fed dietary supplement containing pumpkin, tomato and wild plant were improved. Also, in this 4th study, we showed that the adipose tissue weight lowering effects of 2% garlic powder + taurine + isolated soy protein diet and a possible serum triglyceride, total cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol lowering effect of garlic, taurine and isolated soy protein and synergy effects of them in postmenopausal hyperlipidemic rat model. However, this study was conducted with experimental animals, thus future study should show that the effects to improve blood lipid profiles without adverse effects for long-term supplementation in elderly women.