Perilla

Perilla/Nutrient Depletion:

  • LipidsLipids: Studies evaluating the effect of perilla on serum lipid values have reported conflicting results. Total cholesterol and triglycerides did not change after ten months on a perilla oil enriched diet (17). Triglyceride, cholesterol and HDL cholesterol lowering was observed in animal models (18; 19; 20; 21).