Effects of caffeine and whole body irradiation on lipid metabolism in rats

Some lipid parameters were studied in serum of rats under the effect of caffeine and /or gamma irradiation after one, two and three hours of treatment. The results showed a significant increase in the concentration of triglycerides, total lipids, cholesterol and low density lipoprotein cholesterol, while high density lipoprotein cholesterol showed a significant decrease. This indicated the positive effects of caffeine, irradiation or both on lipid pattern increasing the risk factors and decreasing the beneficial parameters