Effect of Flaxseed Powder on Strengthening Immune Function
The effect of flaxseed powder on immune function in rats and mice was studied.The mice were administrated with flaxseed compound powder by high,middle and low dose groups for 30 d according to Technical Specifications for Inspection and Evaluation of Health Food.The immunosuppression model was established by cyclophosphamide induction in rats.The body weight,organ/body weight ratio,blood routine parameters and serum were measured.The results showed that flaxseed compound powder had significant effect on body weight of mice,but exhibited no significant difference on organ/body weight ratio.The results of cell immunity,humoral immunity and monocyte-macrophage tests presented positive.Moreover,flaxseed powder could increase body weight,spleen index and thymus index,increase the number of white,red and lymphocyte cells,and significantly increase the levels of total,albumin and globulin.The flaxseed powder could enhance the immunity of rats and mice.
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