COMPARATIVE EFFECTS OF FLAXSEED SUPPLEMENTATION ON HEMATOLOGICAL PARAMETERS, LIPID PROFILE AND IMMUNITY OF MALE RABBIT

Abstract Flaxseeds have high nutritive value due to the presence of proteins, lignins (SDG), fatty acids, vitamins, dietary fibers, minerals and carbohydrates. This research was conducted to evaluate the effect of distinct doses of flaxseeds on hematological parameters, immunity and lipid profile of male rabbit. In this research, 60 male rabbits were isolated into four groups, three treatment groups T 1 , T 2 and T 3 and a control group T 0 , with 15 rabbits in each group. The treatment groups were given 4%, 6% and 8% of flaxseeds per daily diet for 45 days. On 15 th , 30 th and 45 th day of experiment, blood samples were collected to examine their hematological parameters. Serum was separated from the collected blood sample to perform ELISA and serum lipid profile test to assess antibody titer and lipid profile of the rabbits respectively. The results indicated a significant reduction in TC, TG, and LDL-C levels in contrast to HDL-C which increased significantly in all treatment groups. Whereas, the statistical analysis of hematological parameters showed an HSD (p≤0.05) in flaxseed treated groups. A maximum level of Hb, WBCs, RBCs, MCHC, MCV, HCT, MCH and differential leukocytes count was recorded in high dose group T 3 (8% flaxseeds) followed by medium dose group T 2 (6% flaxseeds) and low dose group T 1 (4% flaxseeds) respectively. There was a significant rise in antibody titer (p≤0.05) against RHDV (Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus) comparable to non-treated group. The outcomes illustrated that flaxseeds as nutritional supplement are undoubtedly beneficial to health and prevent various diseases. Study contribution This research specifically explores how dietary supplementation with flaxseeds, a widely recognized source of omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, and antioxidants, can influence metabolic health and immune function. These findings have significant implications for nutritional interventions aimed at improving cardiovascular health, immune support, and overall well-being, making it highly relevant to the journal’s readership. The aim of this study was to investigates the dose-dependent effect of flaxseeds on hematological parameters, lipid profile and immunity of male rabbits. Using a controlled experimental design, male rabbits were fed a diet supplemented with varying doses of flaxseeds over a period of 45 days. Key parameters such as total cholesterol, triglycerides, LDL-C, HDL-C, antibody titer, red, white blood cell, platelet counts, Hb, HCT, MCV. MCHC, MCH and differential leukocytes levels were measured to assess the impact of flaxseeds. The results demonstrated that flaxseed supplementation significantly restored lipid profiles by reducing total cholesterol and triglycerides, LDL-C and increasing HDL-C while also enhancing immune function by rising antibody titer and maintaining healthy blood profiles in the subjects.