ABSTRACT
Objective: To analyse the fatty acid and trace element composition and antioxidant capacity of Trionyx sinensis. [WT5FZ]Methods:[WT5BZ] We determined the contents of fatty acids and trace elements in Trionyx sinensis with gas chromatography and atomic absorption spectrometry respectively. The rats were fed on a diet containing 0.8% Trionyx sinensis powder. The activities of GSH Px and SOD in blood, SOD in liver, CAT in muscle and the contents of MDA in serum and liver were determined. [WT5FZ]Results:[WT5BZ] We found that the contents of MUFA, Zn and Se were higher in Trionyx sinensis. The activities of GSH Px and SOD in blood, SOD in liver, CAT in muscle were increased, but the contents of MDA in serum and liver were decreased in rats. [WT5FZ]Conclusion:[WT5BX] Trionyx sinensis can increase the activity of antioxidant enzymes in rats and lower the content of lipid preoxides.