The benefit of cinnamon (<i>Cinnamomum burmannii</i>) in lowering total cholesterol levels after consumption of high-fat containing foods in white mice (<i>Mus musculus</i>) models

Annisa Pulungan; Yunita Sari Pane

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The benefit of cinnamon (Cinnamomum burmannii) in lowering total cholesterol levels after consumption of high-fat containing foods in white mice (Mus musculus) models

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Previously titled: Benefit of cinnamon (Cinnamomum burmannii) in lowering total cholesterol level after consumption of high-fat containing foods in white mice (Mus musculus) models

Annisa Pulungan¹, Yunita Sari Pane ²

PUBLISHED 29 May 2020

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¹ Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan, North Sumatera, Indonesia
² Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Universities Sumatera Utara, Medan, North Sumatera, Indonesia

Annisa Pulungan
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Yunita Sari Pane
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Background: Hypercholesterolemia is a condition where cholesterol levels in the body exceed the normal range. If the condition is longer, it can cause metabolic and cardiovascular diseases. The therapy of synthetic drugs has side effects that can be fatal (rhabdomyolysis). Needed to find natural remedies with minimal side effects. There are many nutritional components contained in cinnamon, such as cinnamaldehyde. The cinnamaldehyde, a substance that is thought to affect cholesterol levels. The study aims to determine the efficacy of Cinnamomum burmannii in lowering total cholesterol levels of mice (Mus musculus) given high-fat feed.
Methods: This is an experimental study with a pre-post control study design. The groupings were performed by a simple random sampling method. The male mice were divided into five groups (n=6/group): 1) negative control (aquadest); 2) positive control of high-fat containing food (HFC; quail yolk); 3) HFC + cinnamon extract (CE; dose 2mg/20g body weight (BW); 4) HFC + CE (dose 4mg/20gBW); 5) HFC + CE (dose 8mg/20gBW). The study was conducted for 28 days. Consumption of quail yolk as HFC to increasing cholesterol in mice. The intervention of CE started on day 15 and ended on day 28. Measurement of total cholesterol and BW of mice was performed on days 0, 14 and 28.
Results: The comparison of total cholesterol levels in the K1 group (120.3 ± 5.53 mg/dl) to K2 (107.3 ± 3.61 mg/dl), K3 (106.8 ± 4.57 mg/dl) and K4
(106.7 ± 0.51 mg/dl) showed decreased significantly different (p = 0.001) in groups consuming CE. However, there was not a significant change between groups in mice BW (p = 0.419).
Conclusions: The cinnamon (Cinnamomum burmannii) proved can be lowering of total cholesterol levels for 14 days in mice compared without given cinnamon after consumption of high-fat containing foods.

Keywords

hypercholesterolemia, cinnamon, high-fat feed, quail yolk, body weight of mice

Corresponding author: Yunita Sari Pane

Competing interests: No competing interests were disclosed.

Grant information: The author(s) declared that no grants were involved in supporting this work.

Copyright: © 2020 Pulungan A and Pane YS. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

How to cite: Pulungan A and Pane YS. The benefit of cinnamon (Cinnamomum burmannii) in lowering total cholesterol levels after consumption of high-fat containing foods in white mice (Mus musculus) models [version 2; peer review: 2 approved]. F1000Research 2020, 9:168 (https://doi.org/10.12688/f1000research.22311.2) First published: 06 Mar 2020, 9:168 (https://doi.org/10.12688/f1000research.22311.1) Latest published: 29 May 2020, 9:168 (https://doi.org/10.12688/f1000research.22311.2)

Revised Amendments from Version 1

In version 2 of the abstract manuscript, we revised in background by added more information about the needed to treat hyperlipidemia to prevented metabolic and CV diseases, and the importance of found natural remedies that might potentially be antihyperlipidemia agents with minimal side effects. The aims of study had confirmed.
The added information in methods about the used of male mice as research subjects to avoided bias caused by hormonal differences between male and female mice.The used of quail yolk as High Fat (HFC) food to increase cholesterol levels in mice. The quail yolk consumed was based on information from literature and preliminary studies. Details of the results with the addition of the mean value ± SD in the cholesterol level of each groups, but detailed information was not disclosed in the mice's body weight results because the results did not significantly difference. We have compiled new words to conclude this research for the better as part of the conclusion. We stated that the study was conducted for 28 days but we gave Cinnamomum Burmani for 14 days.

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Introduction

Hypercholesterolemia is a state where the cholesterol level in the body exceeds the normal range. Hypercholesterolemia can increase the risk of atherosclerosis, coronary artery disease, pancreatitis, diabetes mellitus, liver disease and renal disease, etc¹.

Data from the Indonesian Ministry of Health in 2019 reported that coronary artery disease to be the first killer, 26.4% of all deaths in Indonesia². Out of the 17 million the premature death (under the age of 70) due to non communicable disease, most cases are in low-and middle income countries, and 37% are caused coronary heart disease and 6.7 million of these were triggered by stroke (WHO, 2015)³.

Many side effects caused by the condition of hypercholesterolemia need good care besides improving lifestyle by reducing the intake of high fat foods, also taking drugs, such as statin drugs. Ezad et al. (2018) reported that the use of statin drugs can cause side effects such as myopathy, increase levels of liver enzymes, increase the risk of impairment or memory loss, and can even be fatal caused rhabdomyolysis. Therefore, it is important to find natural remedies that are efficacious in reducing cholesterol levels with minimal side effects⁴. In Indonesia, the development of traditional medicine is performed by exploring herbs known to be beneficial for health, and this information is passed from generation to generation. One such herb is gambier (Uncaria gambir Roxb.)⁵, which has antioxidant effects and lowers blood glucose when treating type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). There are also bangun-bangun leaves (Coleus amboinicus), which are believed to be effective in relieving pain when distilled as ethanol and water extract⁶. Traditional medicine that comes from plants is commonly used by many people in Indonesia. One of these herbs is cinnamon (Cinnamomum burmannii). It has the efficacy to lower blood glucose levels. It is potential as an antidiabetic because it contains high levels of cinnamaldehyde. Cinnamon is often eaten in daily food. Cinnamon is a native plant in Indonesia and can be found abundant in Central of Java, (Karanganyar), West Sumatra (Padang), Jambi (Kerinci), etc⁷.

The consuming high fat feed can increase cholesterol in the blood. Lipid levels of yolks of quail are higher than chicken egg yolks⁸. Preliminary studies have shown success in creating hypercholesterolemia mice models by consuming high-fat feed using quail yolk. Mice were used in this study, because they have biology similar to humans, and therefore can be a model for human hyperlipidemia^9–11. This study was conducted to determine the efficacy of Cinnamon burmannii in lowering total cholesterol levels of mice (Mus musculus) given high-fat feed.

Methods

This is an experimental study in an animal model with a pre-post control study design. This study was conducted at the Pharmacology Laboratory of the Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Indonesia.

Ethics

This study was approved by the Health Research Ethical Committee of Universitas Sumatera Utara (No:55/TGL/KEPK FK USU-RSUP HAM/2019).

Mice were given high-fat containing food (HFC) to create hyperlipidemic mouse model. The intervention was carried out by giving different CE doses to find the dose that reduces the total cholesterol level of the mice. Cholesterol total levels were obtained from the blood by cutting the mice’s tail. To ensure the experimental animals remained in a comfortable condition, the mice were given anesthesia procedures before cutting off the tail^12,13.

Experimental animals

The animals were purchased from the Department Biology of Mathematics and Scientific Faculty USU. In total, 30 male white mice (Mus musculus), Swiss Webster strain, 10 to 12 weeks old, and weighing 25 – 40 g were used. Before conducting the study, the mice were adapted to their cages (plastic (30 × 20 × 10 cm) and covered with fine wire mesh; base of the cages was covered with rice husks as thick as 0.5 – 1 cm and replaced every day during the study) for 2 weeks before the experiment started. They had 12 hours of daylight (6:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M.) and 12 hours of dark (6:00 P.M. – 6:00 A.M.). The mice were fed with standard feed (CP 551) from PT Charoen Pokphand-Indonesia and water was given ad libitum. Room temperature and humidity were kept at normal ranges. They were weighed once a week to avoid stress.

Allocation and treatment groups

After the adaptation period, the mice were randomly divided into five groups, with each group consisting of 6 mice.

The sample size was calculated according to Federer’s formula¹⁴:

(t-1) (n-1)>15

t = the number of groups

n=the number of samples

All 30 mice were given a number (1–30) using a SPIDOL marker pen, then randomized by putting the numbers in an envelope and dividing them into 5 groups according to the numbers are taken from the envelope⁹.

Groups were as follows: 1) K0, negative control group/placebo, no treatment or high-fat food (only given aquadest 0.5 ml); 2) K1, positive control group, diet of HFC (quail yolk); 3) K2, HFC + cinnamon extract (CE) dose 2mg/20g body weight (BW); 4) K3, HFC + CE dose 4mg/20gBW; 5) K4, HFC + CE dose 8mg/20gBW.

The study was conducted for 28 days.

Cinnamon extract. CE was given to the mice every morning at 8:00 am. Animals were kept during research in the mice laboratory in the Pharmacology laboratory. Before being given CE, it was dissolved with aquadest. The extract was given to the mice orally using feeding tubes. CE interventions began on the 15th day until the 28th day.

Cinnamon extract (Cinnamomum burmannii) was obtained as Herbilogy Cinnamon Extract Powder® (PT.Phytochemindo Reksa, Bogor, Indonesia; batch no. 033CT).

High-fat containing food. The quail yolk was used to induce hypercholesterolemia, because the concentration of the lipid in quail yolk is higher than chicken egg yolk⁸. A dosage of 0.5ml/day was given until day 28. The administration of quail yolk was done orally using feeding tubes as per the administration of CE.

Determination of dose of cinnamon. Based on research by Vanessa et al. in 2013, who saw a decrease in total blood cholesterol levels in white rats (Rattus norvegicus) by administering instant cinnamon powder drink (Cinnamomum burmannii BI.) at a dose of 14.4 mg and 43.2 mg for 7 days. In their research, it was found that a dose of 14.4 mg can reduce cholesterol levels in rats. Therefore we used a dose of 14.4 mg, because it was effective and efficient¹⁵. We converted its dose to mice and increased it with variation doses of 2, 4 and 8 mg. The value converted from 200g rat to 20g mice is 0.14.

$Rat dose = 14.4 mg$

$Conversion to mice = 0.14 × 14.4 mg = 2.01 mg$

$~ 2 mg / 20 gBW mice$

Laboratory analysis

Measurement of total cholesterol and BW of mice was performed on days 0, 14 and 28 (every two weeks). Anesthesia ketamine/xylazine 0.1 ml was injected intraperitoneal before the mice’s tail cutting off^12,13.

Mice tails were cut 2 – 5mm to draw blood, which was then assessed for total cholesterol using the digital autocheck^® cholesterol measurement tool. Mice were weighed using a digital scale.

Statistical analysis

Data were analyzed using SPSS 24. The number average of sample data presented as mean ± SD. The one-way ANOVA statistical analysis to indicate the effects of treatments for all group. If the result is significant (p < 0.05), then bootstrapping was performed using post-hoc Bonferroni for differentiating between each group.

Results

Figure 1 shows that groups K0 (negative controls), K1 (positive controls), K2 (CE 2 mg/20gBW), K3 (CE 4 mg/20gBW), and K4 (CE 8 mg/20gBW), had a decrease in total cholesterol levels. There is a significant difference in total cholesterol among the groups (p=0.001 between groups). A post-hoc Bonferroni test was performed to see the difference in total cholesterol averages within each group.

Figure 1. Total cholesterol per treatment group before (day 14) and after (day 28) treatment.

K0, negative control group, no treatment or high-fat food (aquadest); K1, positive control group, diet of high-fat containing food (HFC; quail yolk); K2, HFC + cinnamon extract (CE) dose 2mg/20g body weight (BW); K3, HFC + CE dose 4mg/20gBW; K4, HFC + CE dose 8mg/20gBW.

It was seen that there was a difference in average total cholesterol levels between K0 (107.5 ± 1.87 mg/dl) vs K1 (120.3 ± 5.53 mg/dl), (p = 0.001). This shows that in the K1 group (positive control) given quail yolk succeeded in increasing cholesterol in mice with a significant difference compared to the K0 group (negative control), which was only given aquadest. Besides, differences in total cholesterol levels in the K1 group (120.3 ± 5.53 mg/dl) compared with K2 (107.3 ± 3.61 mg/dl), K3 (106.8 ± 4.57 mg/dl) and K4 (106.7 ± 0.51 mg/dl) groups showed that a significant decrease in total cholesterol levels (p = 0.001). This proves that CE is efficacious in reducing total cholesterol levels, while in groups K2, K3, and K4, which were all given CE, there was not a significant difference between total cholesterol levels (p > 0.05).

Figure 2 shows that there were increases in BW in all groups. The largest increase of BW was in group K2, which was the positive control group who were given HFC quail yolk at 0.5 ml/20gBW. The smallest increase in BW was found in group K4, which was the group provided with HFC quail yolk and CE with the dose of 8 mg/20gBW (highest dose in this study). One-way ANOVA showed that there was no significant difference in BW between groups (p = 0.419), which could be inferred that the action of giving CE gave no effect increasing BW in mice.

Figure 2. Total body weight per treatment group before (in day 14) and after (in day 28) treatment.

Discussion

The aim of study to investigate cholesterol levels can be lowering in mice given variation of doses CE after consumption of quail yolk for a high-fat diet. Mice was used in this study because they have a similar biology to human, and can therefore be a model for human hyperlipidemia^9–11. In this study, it was proven that consumption of 0.5ml quail yolk for 28 days increased the total cholesterol level between the negative and positive control groups (post-hoc Bonferroni K0 vs K1; p=0.001).

There was a significant difference in the total decrease in cholesterol after treatment among all groups in this research. However, this is not consistent with Vanessa et al. (2013) who stated that there was a decrease, eventhough the difference is not statistically significant. Their studies were only done for 14 days, with an increase of 3x the initial dose (14.4 mg to 43.2 mg), while our study was carried out 28 days, leading to differing results¹⁵.

Cholesterol is formed by the action of HMG-CoA reductase enzyme (3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-CoA). If hypercholesterolemia is left without implementing proper diet or treatment, it can cause occlusion in a blood vessel. Hypercholesterolemia treated to medicines, such as statin could be given¹⁶. The use of statins will competitively block HMG-CoA reductase and efficiently reduce serum LDL cholesterol. But, treatment using statin can cause rhabdomyolysis⁴. Thus, it needed research on traditional or herbal medicine, e.g. CE, that needs developed because CE is predicted to have minimal adverse effects.

Cinnamon (Cinnamomum burmannii) has cinnamaldehyde as it’s biggest compound. Cinnamaldehyde, a phenolic component abundantly found in Cinnamomum⁷. Bandara et al. (2011) stated that cinnamon had the ability to be an antioxidant, antivirus, antifungal, antimicrobe, antitumor, and can lower cholesterol and blood pressure¹⁷. Cinnamon is believed to have a direct role in lipid metabolism to prevent hypercholesterolemia and hypertriglyceridemia, as well as in preventing free fatty acids with its strong lipolytic activity¹⁸. In the present study we believe that the increase of cholesterol levels due to quail yolk could be decreased with cinnamon maybe caused by its ability to block HMG-CoA reductase enzyme and suppress lipid peroxidation through increased antioxidant enzyme activity¹⁹. Abeysekera et al. (2017) reported cinnamaldehyde that highest compound in bark extracts of Ceylon cinnamon possess moderate cholesterol esterase and cholesterol micellization inhibition and bile acid binding in vitro. It could lower cholesterol levels because it contributed to bile acid synthesis²⁰.

Our study showed that there was no difference in BW of the mice between groups (p = 0.419). This is not consistent with Vafa et al. (2012) stated that consuming 3 grams of cinnamon for 8 weeks could decrease some biochemical and anthropometric variables compared to previous states significantly, i.e. a decrease of 1.19% body weight, 1.54% body mass index and 1.36% body fat. They conducted clinical study in T2DM patients who were given cinnamon supplements (Cinnamomum zeylanicum). In addition to lowering BW variables, it could also decrease fasting blood glucose level by about 9.2%, and 6.12% of HbA1c and 15.38% of triglyceride levels²¹. In contrary, Alsoodeeri et al. (2020) reported weight gain in rats (Albino rats) which are given Cinnamomum cassia after consuming high fat compared to body weight at the beginning until end of the study in each groups¹⁸.

Leaf and Antonio (2017) stated that the higher the food intake (with Fat Mass/Fat Free Mass), the higher the increase in BW²². In the present study, in addition to standard food intake, giving hypercholesterol and interventional food should increase BW, because the mice had increased energy intake. The amount of food intake will affect the amount of energy intake, which will be saved as fat and impact on the mice’s BWs, since energy intake is inversely proportional to physical activity. A high-fat diet group has low sensitivity to leptin, which results in increased appetite and food intake, thus increases the BW¹⁶. However, this was not the case in our study.

Conclusion

In the present study showed cinnamon (Cinnamomum burmannii) extracts proved can be lowering of total cholesterol level for 14 days after consuming high-fat containing foods in mice models compared to does not given cinnamon.

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Underlying data

Figshare: data Analysis-cholesterol and bodyweight of mice.docx, https://doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.11901174.v2²³

Data are available under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International license (CC-BY 4.0).

Acknowledgments

The author gives appreciation and thanks to the Pharmacology Laboratory of the Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sumatera Utara for allowing the author to use the facility for collecting data in this research. In addition, thanks to all lecturers and examiners who had given advice and suggestions to the author, and all other parties who had contributed to this research.

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Cinnamon has been shown to reduce total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein and triglyceride levels, as well as increasing high-density lipoprotein levels. » precise the model of the study.
In introduction section, you must conclude by the aim of your research, this phrase “Mice were used in this study because of they have a similar biology to humans, and can therefore be a model for human hyperlipidemia8–10. must be include in discussion.
Avoid repetition such as: “This study was conducted at the Pharmacology Laboratory of the Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Indonesia. » « The experiments took place at the Laboratory of Pharmacology Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU). »
What is the type of extract (aqueuous, ethanolic…..), and the part of plant by which industry do extraction.
Try to explain why you don’t have a dose-dependent effect in your experiment.
« Figure 1 shows that groups K0 (negative controls), K1 (positive controls), K2 (CE 2 mg/20gBW), K3 (CE 4 mg/20gBW), and K4 (CE 8 mg/20gBW), had a decrease in total cholesterol levels. » why all groups have a decrease of Total Cholesterol, you don’t precise the days of this results you must clarify the idea.
In the section results, days of measurement must be righted in the description to clarify the idea.
The smallest increase in BW was found in group K5 », K5 ??, you would like to say K4?
In the present study we believe that the increase of cholesterol levels due to quail egg yolk could be decreased with cinnamon by its ability to block HMG-CoA reductase enzyme and suppress lipid peroxidation through increased antioxidant enzyme activity18. » the mechanism involved in the antihypercholesterolemic effect must be declared with precaution, ‘may be’.
Our study showed that there was no difference in BW of the mice between groups (p = 0.419). This is not consistent with Vafa et al. (2012)¹ who stated that consuming 3 grams of cinnamon for 8 weeks could decrease some biochemical and anthropometric variables compared to previous states significantly, i.e. a decrease of 1.19% body weight, 1.54% body mass index and 1.36% body fat. In addition to lowering BW variables, it could also decrease fasting blood glucose level by about 9.2%, and 6.12% of HbA1c and 15.38% of triglyceride levels20. » model used by the study cited must be declared.
In the present study, a high-fat containing food used in combination with cinnamon extract (Cinnamomum burmannii) for 28 days could decrease total cholesterol levels in mice. » this conclusion must be reformulated, high-fat containing food was used only to have the model for studying the effect of CE on cholesterol level, so the conclusion must be related only to CE.

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The present study investigated the effect of cinnamon extract on body weight and cholesterol levels of mice-fed HFD. It is a good idea.

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The present study investigated the effect of cinnamon extract on body weight and cholesterol levels of mice-fed HFD. It is a good idea.

Some revisions should be done:

Abstract

In the method section several point should be cleared:
1. Type of cinnamon extract.
2. Female or male mice.

Introduction

The aim of study should be better mentioned. it was not clear the question about the effect of plant on the lipid profile. In the past paragraph, the author described the lipid lowing effect of extract. Did this evidence extracted from traditional medicine reports?

Method

Did you used xylazine with ketamine for analgesic effect It should be mentioned. Animal ethics did not accept this anesthesia procedure.
Please more about cholesterol measurement (technique, instrument, kit).

Conclusion

If you tested the quail egg yolks as a high-fat diet that induces hyperchloestromia. It is necessary in the abstract and introduction in the aim section.
In the first paragraph, you should about your findings without analytic indicator such as p-value.
You did not measure the changes in TG or FFA therefore, you should not concluded about in the conclusion section.

Is the work clearly and accurately presented and does it cite the current literature?

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Is the study design appropriate and is the work technically sound?

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Are sufficient details of methods and analysis provided to allow replication by others?

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If applicable, is the statistical analysis and its interpretation appropriate?

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Are all the source data underlying the results available to ensure full reproducibility?

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Are the conclusions drawn adequately supported by the results?

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RESPONSE to review's Tahereh Farkhondeh
Cardiovascular Diseases Research Center, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran
The present study investigated the effect of cinnamon extract on body weight and cholesterol levels of mice-fed ... Continue reading
RESPONSE to review's Tahereh Farkhondeh
Cardiovascular Diseases Research Center, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran
The present study investigated the effect of cinnamon extract on body weight and cholesterol levels of mice-fed HFD. It is a good idea.

Some revisions should be done:
Abstract
1.In the method section several point should be cleared:
    1.Type of cinnamon extract.
Answer:
Type of cinnamon extract used in this study had been explained part of METHODS (page 3 manuscript in F1000research).
We used Cinnamomum burmannii in powder extract.

     2. Female or male mice.
Answer:
The sample animal were male mice. This is one of the inclusion criteria of this study. Its mean to homogenized (make smaller of the differences in each samples) for prevent BIAS. As we known, there are differences between male and female will increasing number of lipid and dysfunction metabolic, including of hyperlipidemia. It related to level of hormones.

Introduction

The aim of study should be better mentioned.

Answer:
Thank you for your comment, we would confirm our statement on the aim of this study.
The aim of the study to determine cinnamomum burmannii effective in reducing total cholesterol levels of mice (Mus musculus) given high fat feed.

It was not clear the question about the effect of plant on the lipid profile.
Answer:
We had explained about the effect of plant on the lipid profile related to few references.
Please see in part of DISCUSSION (page 5 manuscript in F1000reseach).
Cinnamon is believed to have a direct role in lipid metabolism and preventing hypercholesterolemia and hypertriglyceridemia, as well as in preventing free fatty acids
with its strong lipolytic activity17.
In the present study we believe that the increase of cholesterol levels due to quail egg yolk could be decreased with cinnamon by its ability to block HMG-CoA reductase enzyme and suppress lipid peroxidation through increased antioxidant enzyme activity18.
In research by Pai et al. (2013), it was stated that cinnamaldehyde could lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels by the action of some enzymes secreted in certain amounts, which might contribute to bile acid synthesis19.

(This study needed continuos some research in the future to measured number of cinnamaldehyde in Cinnamon Extract Powder^® per 1 mg CE used. Then we’ll do new research to prove how CE mechanism as anti hypercholesterolemia, Is it blocked by HMG-CoA reductase enzyme and suppress lipid peroxidation through increased antioxidant enzyme activity or dysfunction of bile acid synthesis or both mechanism) ?

In the past paragraph, the author described the lipid lowing effect of extract. Did this evidence extracted from traditional medicine reports?
Answer:
Yes, the explain about “this has been suggested as a substance……triglyceride levels” better
moves to part of DISCUSSION, because we took from one of reference. We will add inform about the quail egg yolks as a high-fat diet that induces hypercholesterolemia in part of ABSTRACT.
We can not add inform in the AIM of study. Because, if we added in the Aims of study, it was not consequence to the title of study. If we changed title "Benefit of cinnamon (Cinnamomum burmannii) in lowering total cholesterol level after consumption of the quail egg yolk as a high-fat diet that induces hypercholesterolemia". It will make the title very long and not in accordance to the rules of journals F1000Research.

Method

Did you used xylazine with ketamine for analgesic effect It should be mentioned. Animal ethics did not accept this anesthesia procedure.

Answer:
Yes, we did. We corrected uncomplete in methods ketamin with xylazine. We choosed of Injectable Anesthetic Agents, we used Ketamine/xylazine* We follow to GUIDELINES - PREPARATION OF KETAMINE/XYLAZINE COCKTAIL FOR MICE. Dose Ketamine 80-100 mg/kg intra peritoneal (IP) and Xylazine 10-12.5 mg/kg IP.(reference 11. Vertebrate Animal Research. The University of Iowa).
The administration of effective anaesthetic agents to avoid impact/effects of the experimental procedures when we did cut off mice tail to collect blood sample with anesthesia to make minimize pain and prevent distress caused of pain in mice.

Please more about cholesterol measurement (technique, instrument, kit).



ANSWER:
In Laboratory analysis study showed how was technique to take blood from tail
*correction in methods study cut of mice tail.
“Mice tails were cut 2 – 5 mm to draw blood, which was then assessed for total cholesterol using the digital autocheck^®(merck of digital cholesterol measured tool). We used stick cholesterol to measured total cholesterol of mice.

Regarded to follow National Centre for the Replacement, Refinement & Reduction (NC3Rs) of Animals in Research to measured (page 4 manuscript in F1000reseach).

Conclusion

If you tested the quail egg yolks as a high-fat diet that induces hyperchloestromia. It is necessary in the abstract and introduction in the aim section.

Answer:
Yes you right. We had tried to add in abstract before, but it was more than 250 words, it was
not allow with Journal F1000research rules. But we will try again to put in your comment in
abstract.

In the first paragraph, you should about your findings without analytic indicator such as p-value.

Answer:
Im sorry, I can’t catch what you mean in this statement. Would you like to describe more detail?

You did not measure the changes in TG or FFA therefore, you should not concluded about in the conclusion section.

Answer:
Yes, thank you for your comment. We are agree with you.

Conclusion:
The cinnamon extract (Cinnamomum burmannii) proved it can be decrease of total cholesterol levels of for 14 days in mice consuming high-fat containing compared to group without given CE.
RESPONSE to review's Tahereh Farkhondeh
Cardiovascular Diseases Research Center, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran
The present study investigated the effect of cinnamon extract on body weight and cholesterol levels of mice-fed HFD. It is a good idea.

Some revisions should be done:
Abstract
1.In the method section several point should be cleared:
    1.Type of cinnamon extract.
Answer:
Type of cinnamon extract used in this study had been explained part of METHODS (page 3 manuscript in F1000research).
We used Cinnamomum burmannii in powder extract.

     2. Female or male mice.
Answer:
The sample animal were male mice. This is one of the inclusion criteria of this study. Its mean to homogenized (make smaller of the differences in each samples) for prevent BIAS. As we known, there are differences between male and female will increasing number of lipid and dysfunction metabolic, including of hyperlipidemia. It related to level of hormones.

Introduction

The aim of study should be better mentioned.

Answer:
Thank you for your comment, we would confirm our statement on the aim of this study.
The aim of the study to determine cinnamomum burmannii effective in reducing total cholesterol levels of mice (Mus musculus) given high fat feed.

It was not clear the question about the effect of plant on the lipid profile.
Answer:
We had explained about the effect of plant on the lipid profile related to few references.
Please see in part of DISCUSSION (page 5 manuscript in F1000reseach).
Cinnamon is believed to have a direct role in lipid metabolism and preventing hypercholesterolemia and hypertriglyceridemia, as well as in preventing free fatty acids
with its strong lipolytic activity17.
In the present study we believe that the increase of cholesterol levels due to quail egg yolk could be decreased with cinnamon by its ability to block HMG-CoA reductase enzyme and suppress lipid peroxidation through increased antioxidant enzyme activity18.
In research by Pai et al. (2013), it was stated that cinnamaldehyde could lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels by the action of some enzymes secreted in certain amounts, which might contribute to bile acid synthesis19.

(This study needed continuos some research in the future to measured number of cinnamaldehyde in Cinnamon Extract Powder^® per 1 mg CE used. Then we’ll do new research to prove how CE mechanism as anti hypercholesterolemia, Is it blocked by HMG-CoA reductase enzyme and suppress lipid peroxidation through increased antioxidant enzyme activity or dysfunction of bile acid synthesis or both mechanism) ?

In the past paragraph, the author described the lipid lowing effect of extract. Did this evidence extracted from traditional medicine reports?
Answer:
Yes, the explain about “this has been suggested as a substance……triglyceride levels” better
moves to part of DISCUSSION, because we took from one of reference. We will add inform about the quail egg yolks as a high-fat diet that induces hypercholesterolemia in part of ABSTRACT.
We can not add inform in the AIM of study. Because, if we added in the Aims of study, it was not consequence to the title of study. If we changed title "Benefit of cinnamon (Cinnamomum burmannii) in lowering total cholesterol level after consumption of the quail egg yolk as a high-fat diet that induces hypercholesterolemia". It will make the title very long and not in accordance to the rules of journals F1000Research.

Method

Did you used xylazine with ketamine for analgesic effect It should be mentioned. Animal ethics did not accept this anesthesia procedure.

Answer:
Yes, we did. We corrected uncomplete in methods ketamin with xylazine. We choosed of Injectable Anesthetic Agents, we used Ketamine/xylazine* We follow to GUIDELINES - PREPARATION OF KETAMINE/XYLAZINE COCKTAIL FOR MICE. Dose Ketamine 80-100 mg/kg intra peritoneal (IP) and Xylazine 10-12.5 mg/kg IP.(reference 11. Vertebrate Animal Research. The University of Iowa).
The administration of effective anaesthetic agents to avoid impact/effects of the experimental procedures when we did cut off mice tail to collect blood sample with anesthesia to make minimize pain and prevent distress caused of pain in mice.

Please more about cholesterol measurement (technique, instrument, kit).



ANSWER:
In Laboratory analysis study showed how was technique to take blood from tail
*correction in methods study cut of mice tail.
“Mice tails were cut 2 – 5 mm to draw blood, which was then assessed for total cholesterol using the digital autocheck^®(merck of digital cholesterol measured tool). We used stick cholesterol to measured total cholesterol of mice.

Regarded to follow National Centre for the Replacement, Refinement & Reduction (NC3Rs) of Animals in Research to measured (page 4 manuscript in F1000reseach).

Conclusion

If you tested the quail egg yolks as a high-fat diet that induces hyperchloestromia. It is necessary in the abstract and introduction in the aim section.

Answer:
Yes you right. We had tried to add in abstract before, but it was more than 250 words, it was
not allow with Journal F1000research rules. But we will try again to put in your comment in
abstract.

In the first paragraph, you should about your findings without analytic indicator such as p-value.

Answer:
Im sorry, I can’t catch what you mean in this statement. Would you like to describe more detail?

You did not measure the changes in TG or FFA therefore, you should not concluded about in the conclusion section.

Answer:
Yes, thank you for your comment. We are agree with you.

Conclusion:
The cinnamon extract (Cinnamomum burmannii) proved it can be decrease of total cholesterol levels of for 14 days in mice consuming high-fat containing compared to group without given CE.
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RESPONSE to review's Tahereh Farkhondeh
Cardiovascular Diseases Research Center, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran
The present study investigated the effect of cinnamon extract on body weight and cholesterol levels of mice-fed ... Continue reading
RESPONSE to review's Tahereh Farkhondeh
Cardiovascular Diseases Research Center, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran
The present study investigated the effect of cinnamon extract on body weight and cholesterol levels of mice-fed HFD. It is a good idea.

Some revisions should be done:
Abstract
1.In the method section several point should be cleared:
    1.Type of cinnamon extract.
Answer:
Type of cinnamon extract used in this study had been explained part of METHODS (page 3 manuscript in F1000research).
We used Cinnamomum burmannii in powder extract.

     2. Female or male mice.
Answer:
The sample animal were male mice. This is one of the inclusion criteria of this study. Its mean to homogenized (make smaller of the differences in each samples) for prevent BIAS. As we known, there are differences between male and female will increasing number of lipid and dysfunction metabolic, including of hyperlipidemia. It related to level of hormones.

Introduction

The aim of study should be better mentioned.

Answer:
Thank you for your comment, we would confirm our statement on the aim of this study.
The aim of the study to determine cinnamomum burmannii effective in reducing total cholesterol levels of mice (Mus musculus) given high fat feed.

It was not clear the question about the effect of plant on the lipid profile.
Answer:
We had explained about the effect of plant on the lipid profile related to few references.
Please see in part of DISCUSSION (page 5 manuscript in F1000reseach).
Cinnamon is believed to have a direct role in lipid metabolism and preventing hypercholesterolemia and hypertriglyceridemia, as well as in preventing free fatty acids
with its strong lipolytic activity17.
In the present study we believe that the increase of cholesterol levels due to quail egg yolk could be decreased with cinnamon by its ability to block HMG-CoA reductase enzyme and suppress lipid peroxidation through increased antioxidant enzyme activity18.
In research by Pai et al. (2013), it was stated that cinnamaldehyde could lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels by the action of some enzymes secreted in certain amounts, which might contribute to bile acid synthesis19.

(This study needed continuos some research in the future to measured number of cinnamaldehyde in Cinnamon Extract Powder^® per 1 mg CE used. Then we’ll do new research to prove how CE mechanism as anti hypercholesterolemia, Is it blocked by HMG-CoA reductase enzyme and suppress lipid peroxidation through increased antioxidant enzyme activity or dysfunction of bile acid synthesis or both mechanism) ?

In the past paragraph, the author described the lipid lowing effect of extract. Did this evidence extracted from traditional medicine reports?
Answer:
Yes, the explain about “this has been suggested as a substance……triglyceride levels” better
moves to part of DISCUSSION, because we took from one of reference. We will add inform about the quail egg yolks as a high-fat diet that induces hypercholesterolemia in part of ABSTRACT.
We can not add inform in the AIM of study. Because, if we added in the Aims of study, it was not consequence to the title of study. If we changed title "Benefit of cinnamon (Cinnamomum burmannii) in lowering total cholesterol level after consumption of the quail egg yolk as a high-fat diet that induces hypercholesterolemia". It will make the title very long and not in accordance to the rules of journals F1000Research.

Method

Did you used xylazine with ketamine for analgesic effect It should be mentioned. Animal ethics did not accept this anesthesia procedure.

Answer:
Yes, we did. We corrected uncomplete in methods ketamin with xylazine. We choosed of Injectable Anesthetic Agents, we used Ketamine/xylazine* We follow to GUIDELINES - PREPARATION OF KETAMINE/XYLAZINE COCKTAIL FOR MICE. Dose Ketamine 80-100 mg/kg intra peritoneal (IP) and Xylazine 10-12.5 mg/kg IP.(reference 11. Vertebrate Animal Research. The University of Iowa).
The administration of effective anaesthetic agents to avoid impact/effects of the experimental procedures when we did cut off mice tail to collect blood sample with anesthesia to make minimize pain and prevent distress caused of pain in mice.

Please more about cholesterol measurement (technique, instrument, kit).



ANSWER:
In Laboratory analysis study showed how was technique to take blood from tail
*correction in methods study cut of mice tail.
“Mice tails were cut 2 – 5 mm to draw blood, which was then assessed for total cholesterol using the digital autocheck^®(merck of digital cholesterol measured tool). We used stick cholesterol to measured total cholesterol of mice.

Regarded to follow National Centre for the Replacement, Refinement & Reduction (NC3Rs) of Animals in Research to measured (page 4 manuscript in F1000reseach).

Conclusion

If you tested the quail egg yolks as a high-fat diet that induces hyperchloestromia. It is necessary in the abstract and introduction in the aim section.

Answer:
Yes you right. We had tried to add in abstract before, but it was more than 250 words, it was
not allow with Journal F1000research rules. But we will try again to put in your comment in
abstract.

In the first paragraph, you should about your findings without analytic indicator such as p-value.

Answer:
Im sorry, I can’t catch what you mean in this statement. Would you like to describe more detail?

You did not measure the changes in TG or FFA therefore, you should not concluded about in the conclusion section.

Answer:
Yes, thank you for your comment. We are agree with you.

Conclusion:
The cinnamon extract (Cinnamomum burmannii) proved it can be decrease of total cholesterol levels of for 14 days in mice consuming high-fat containing compared to group without given CE.
RESPONSE to review's Tahereh Farkhondeh
Cardiovascular Diseases Research Center, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran
The present study investigated the effect of cinnamon extract on body weight and cholesterol levels of mice-fed HFD. It is a good idea.

Some revisions should be done:
Abstract
1.In the method section several point should be cleared:
    1.Type of cinnamon extract.
Answer:
Type of cinnamon extract used in this study had been explained part of METHODS (page 3 manuscript in F1000research).
We used Cinnamomum burmannii in powder extract.

     2. Female or male mice.
Answer:
The sample animal were male mice. This is one of the inclusion criteria of this study. Its mean to homogenized (make smaller of the differences in each samples) for prevent BIAS. As we known, there are differences between male and female will increasing number of lipid and dysfunction metabolic, including of hyperlipidemia. It related to level of hormones.

Introduction

The aim of study should be better mentioned.

Answer:
Thank you for your comment, we would confirm our statement on the aim of this study.
The aim of the study to determine cinnamomum burmannii effective in reducing total cholesterol levels of mice (Mus musculus) given high fat feed.

It was not clear the question about the effect of plant on the lipid profile.
Answer:
We had explained about the effect of plant on the lipid profile related to few references.
Please see in part of DISCUSSION (page 5 manuscript in F1000reseach).
Cinnamon is believed to have a direct role in lipid metabolism and preventing hypercholesterolemia and hypertriglyceridemia, as well as in preventing free fatty acids
with its strong lipolytic activity17.
In the present study we believe that the increase of cholesterol levels due to quail egg yolk could be decreased with cinnamon by its ability to block HMG-CoA reductase enzyme and suppress lipid peroxidation through increased antioxidant enzyme activity18.
In research by Pai et al. (2013), it was stated that cinnamaldehyde could lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels by the action of some enzymes secreted in certain amounts, which might contribute to bile acid synthesis19.

(This study needed continuos some research in the future to measured number of cinnamaldehyde in Cinnamon Extract Powder^® per 1 mg CE used. Then we’ll do new research to prove how CE mechanism as anti hypercholesterolemia, Is it blocked by HMG-CoA reductase enzyme and suppress lipid peroxidation through increased antioxidant enzyme activity or dysfunction of bile acid synthesis or both mechanism) ?

In the past paragraph, the author described the lipid lowing effect of extract. Did this evidence extracted from traditional medicine reports?
Answer:
Yes, the explain about “this has been suggested as a substance……triglyceride levels” better
moves to part of DISCUSSION, because we took from one of reference. We will add inform about the quail egg yolks as a high-fat diet that induces hypercholesterolemia in part of ABSTRACT.
We can not add inform in the AIM of study. Because, if we added in the Aims of study, it was not consequence to the title of study. If we changed title "Benefit of cinnamon (Cinnamomum burmannii) in lowering total cholesterol level after consumption of the quail egg yolk as a high-fat diet that induces hypercholesterolemia". It will make the title very long and not in accordance to the rules of journals F1000Research.

Method

Did you used xylazine with ketamine for analgesic effect It should be mentioned. Animal ethics did not accept this anesthesia procedure.

Answer:
Yes, we did. We corrected uncomplete in methods ketamin with xylazine. We choosed of Injectable Anesthetic Agents, we used Ketamine/xylazine* We follow to GUIDELINES - PREPARATION OF KETAMINE/XYLAZINE COCKTAIL FOR MICE. Dose Ketamine 80-100 mg/kg intra peritoneal (IP) and Xylazine 10-12.5 mg/kg IP.(reference 11. Vertebrate Animal Research. The University of Iowa).
The administration of effective anaesthetic agents to avoid impact/effects of the experimental procedures when we did cut off mice tail to collect blood sample with anesthesia to make minimize pain and prevent distress caused of pain in mice.

Please more about cholesterol measurement (technique, instrument, kit).



ANSWER:
In Laboratory analysis study showed how was technique to take blood from tail
*correction in methods study cut of mice tail.
“Mice tails were cut 2 – 5 mm to draw blood, which was then assessed for total cholesterol using the digital autocheck^®(merck of digital cholesterol measured tool). We used stick cholesterol to measured total cholesterol of mice.

Regarded to follow National Centre for the Replacement, Refinement & Reduction (NC3Rs) of Animals in Research to measured (page 4 manuscript in F1000reseach).

Conclusion

If you tested the quail egg yolks as a high-fat diet that induces hyperchloestromia. It is necessary in the abstract and introduction in the aim section.

Answer:
Yes you right. We had tried to add in abstract before, but it was more than 250 words, it was
not allow with Journal F1000research rules. But we will try again to put in your comment in
abstract.

In the first paragraph, you should about your findings without analytic indicator such as p-value.

Answer:
Im sorry, I can’t catch what you mean in this statement. Would you like to describe more detail?

You did not measure the changes in TG or FFA therefore, you should not concluded about in the conclusion section.

Answer:
Yes, thank you for your comment. We are agree with you.

Conclusion:
The cinnamon extract (Cinnamomum burmannii) proved it can be decrease of total cholesterol levels of for 14 days in mice consuming high-fat containing compared to group without given CE.
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Cinnamon has been shown to reduce total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein and triglyceride levels, as well as increasing high-density lipoprotein levels. » precise the model of the study.
In introduction section, you must conclude by the aim of your research, this phrase “Mice were used in this study because of they have a similar biology to humans, and can therefore be a model for human hyperlipidemia8–10. must be include in discussion.
Avoid repetition such as: “This study was conducted at the Pharmacology Laboratory of the Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Indonesia. » « The experiments took place at the Laboratory of Pharmacology Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU). »
What is the type of extract (aqueuous, ethanolic…..), and the part of plant by which industry do extraction.
Try to explain why you don’t have a dose-dependent effect in your experiment.
« Figure 1 shows that groups K0 (negative controls), K1 (positive controls), K2 (CE 2 mg/20gBW), K3 (CE 4 mg/20gBW), and K4 (CE 8 mg/20gBW), had a decrease in total cholesterol levels. » why all groups have a decrease of Total Cholesterol, you don’t precise the days of this results you must clarify the idea.
In the section results, days of measurement must be righted in the description to clarify the idea.
The smallest increase in BW was found in group K5 », K5 ??, you would like to say K4?
In the present study we believe that the increase of cholesterol levels due to quail egg yolk could be decreased with cinnamon by its ability to block HMG-CoA reductase enzyme and suppress lipid peroxidation through increased antioxidant enzyme activity18. » the mechanism involved in the antihypercholesterolemic effect must be declared with precaution, ‘may be’.
Our study showed that there was no difference in BW of the mice between groups (p = 0.419). This is not consistent with Vafa et al. (2012)¹ who stated that consuming 3 grams of cinnamon for 8 weeks could decrease some biochemical and anthropometric variables compared to previous states significantly, i.e. a decrease of 1.19% body weight, 1.54% body mass index and 1.36% body fat. In addition to lowering BW variables, it could also decrease fasting blood glucose level by about 9.2%, and 6.12% of HbA1c and 15.38% of triglyceride levels20. » model used by the study cited must be declared.
In the present study, a high-fat containing food used in combination with cinnamon extract (Cinnamomum burmannii) for 28 days could decrease total cholesterol levels in mice. » this conclusion must be reformulated, high-fat containing food was used only to have the model for studying the effect of CE on cholesterol level, so the conclusion must be related only to CE.

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If applicable, is the statistical analysis and its interpretation appropriate?

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Are all the source data underlying the results available to ensure full reproducibility?

Yes
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The present study investigated the effect of cinnamon extract on body weight and cholesterol levels of mice-fed HFD. It is a good idea.

Some revisions should be done:

Abstract

In the method section several point should be cleared:
1. Type of cinnamon extract.
2. Female or male mice.

Introduction

The aim of study should be better mentioned. it was not clear the question about the effect of plant on the lipid profile. In the past paragraph, the author described the lipid lowing effect of extract. Did this evidence extracted from traditional medicine reports?

Method

Did you used xylazine with ketamine for analgesic effect It should be mentioned. Animal ethics did not accept this anesthesia procedure.
Please more about cholesterol measurement (technique, instrument, kit).

Conclusion

If you tested the quail egg yolks as a high-fat diet that induces hyperchloestromia. It is necessary in the abstract and introduction in the aim section.
In the first paragraph, you should about your findings without analytic indicator such as p-value.
You did not measure the changes in TG or FFA therefore, you should not concluded about in the conclusion section.

Is the work clearly and accurately presented and does it cite the current literature?

Partly
Is the study design appropriate and is the work technically sound?

Partly
Are sufficient details of methods and analysis provided to allow replication by others?

Partly
If applicable, is the statistical analysis and its interpretation appropriate?

Partly
Are all the source data underlying the results available to ensure full reproducibility?

Partly
Are the conclusions drawn adequately supported by the results?

Partly

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RESPONSE to review's Tahereh Farkhondeh
Cardiovascular Diseases Research Center, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran
The present study investigated the effect of cinnamon extract on body weight and cholesterol levels of mice-fed HFD. It is a good idea.

Some revisions should be done:
Abstract
1.In the method section several point should be cleared:
    1.Type of cinnamon extract.
Answer:
Type of cinnamon extract used in this study had been explained part of METHODS (page 3 manuscript in F1000research).
We used Cinnamomum burmannii in powder extract.

     2. Female or male mice.
Answer:
The sample animal were male mice. This is one of the inclusion criteria of this study. Its mean to homogenized (make smaller of the differences in each samples) for prevent BIAS. As we known, there are differences between male and female will increasing number of lipid and dysfunction metabolic, including of hyperlipidemia. It related to level of hormones.

Introduction

The aim of study should be better mentioned.

Answer:
Thank you for your comment, we would confirm our statement on the aim of this study.
The aim of the study to determine cinnamomum burmannii effective in reducing total cholesterol levels of mice (Mus musculus) given high fat feed.

It was not clear the question about the effect of plant on the lipid profile.
Answer:
We had explained about the effect of plant on the lipid profile related to few references.
Please see in part of DISCUSSION (page 5 manuscript in F1000reseach).
Cinnamon is believed to have a direct role in lipid metabolism and preventing hypercholesterolemia and hypertriglyceridemia, as well as in preventing free fatty acids
with its strong lipolytic activity17.
In the present study we believe that the increase of cholesterol levels due to quail egg yolk could be decreased with cinnamon by its ability to block HMG-CoA reductase enzyme and suppress lipid peroxidation through increased antioxidant enzyme activity18.
In research by Pai et al. (2013), it was stated that cinnamaldehyde could lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels by the action of some enzymes secreted in certain amounts, which might contribute to bile acid synthesis19.

(This study needed continuos some research in the future to measured number of cinnamaldehyde in Cinnamon Extract Powder^® per 1 mg CE used. Then we’ll do new research to prove how CE mechanism as anti hypercholesterolemia, Is it blocked by HMG-CoA reductase enzyme and suppress lipid peroxidation through increased antioxidant enzyme activity or dysfunction of bile acid synthesis or both mechanism) ?

In the past paragraph, the author described the lipid lowing effect of extract. Did this evidence extracted from traditional medicine reports?
Answer:
Yes, the explain about “this has been suggested as a substance……triglyceride levels” better
moves to part of DISCUSSION, because we took from one of reference. We will add inform about the quail egg yolks as a high-fat diet that induces hypercholesterolemia in part of ABSTRACT.
We can not add inform in the AIM of study. Because, if we added in the Aims of study, it was not consequence to the title of study. If we changed title "Benefit of cinnamon (Cinnamomum burmannii) in lowering total cholesterol level after consumption of the quail egg yolk as a high-fat diet that induces hypercholesterolemia". It will make the title very long and not in accordance to the rules of journals F1000Research.

Method

Did you used xylazine with ketamine for analgesic effect It should be mentioned. Animal ethics did not accept this anesthesia procedure.

Answer:
Yes, we did. We corrected uncomplete in methods ketamin with xylazine. We choosed of Injectable Anesthetic Agents, we used Ketamine/xylazine* We follow to GUIDELINES - PREPARATION OF KETAMINE/XYLAZINE COCKTAIL FOR MICE. Dose Ketamine 80-100 mg/kg intra peritoneal (IP) and Xylazine 10-12.5 mg/kg IP.(reference 11. Vertebrate Animal Research. The University of Iowa).
The administration of effective anaesthetic agents to avoid impact/effects of the experimental procedures when we did cut off mice tail to collect blood sample with anesthesia to make minimize pain and prevent distress caused of pain in mice.

Please more about cholesterol measurement (technique, instrument, kit).

ANSWER:
In Laboratory analysis study showed how was technique to take blood from tail
*correction in methods study cut of mice tail.
“Mice tails were cut 2 – 5 mm to draw blood, which was then assessed for total cholesterol using the digital autocheck^®(merck of digital cholesterol measured tool). We used stick cholesterol to measured total cholesterol of mice.

Regarded to follow National Centre for the Replacement, Refinement & Reduction (NC3Rs) of Animals in Research to measured (page 4 manuscript in F1000reseach).

Conclusion

If you tested the quail egg yolks as a high-fat diet that induces hyperchloestromia. It is necessary in the abstract and introduction in the aim section.

Answer:
Yes you right. We had tried to add in abstract before, but it was more than 250 words, it was
not allow with Journal F1000research rules. But we will try again to put in your comment in
abstract.

In the first paragraph, you should about your findings without analytic indicator such as p-value.

Answer:
Im sorry, I can’t catch what you mean in this statement. Would you like to describe more detail?

You did not measure the changes in TG or FFA therefore, you should not concluded about in the conclusion section.

Answer:
Yes, thank you for your comment. We are agree with you.

Conclusion:
The cinnamon extract (Cinnamomum burmannii) proved it can be decrease of total cholesterol levels of for 14 days in mice consuming high-fat containing compared to group without given CE.

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The benefit of cinnamon (Cinnamomum burmannii) in lowering total cholesterol levels after consumption of high-fat containing foods in white mice (Mus musculus) models

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Figure 1. Total cholesterol per treatment group before (day 14) and after (day 28) treatment.

Figure 2. Total body weight per treatment group before (in day 14) and after (in day 28) treatment.

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