Hibiscus sabdariffa Linn. (Roselle) protects against nicotine-induced heart damage in rats

• Main Authors: Satirah Zainalabidin,, Siti Nor Farhanah Sh Nor Shahidin,, Siti Balkis Budin,
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 2016
• Online Access: http://journalarticle.ukm.my/9674/1/07_Satirah_Zainal_Abidin.pdf; http://journalarticle.ukm.my/9674/; http://www.ukm.my/jsm/malay_journals/jilid45bil2_2016/KandunganJilid45Bil2_2016.html

Nicotine has been identified as one of the causal factor for oxidative stress, hypertension and hyperlipidemia. Roselle has been widely studied for its potential as an antioxidant, antihyperlipidemic and antihypertensive. However, no studies have been done to investigate if roselle could diminish...