Both iridoid loganic acid and a mixture of anthocyanins from Cornelian cherry fruits diminished dyslipidemia in rabbits.
Anthocyanins and to a lesser extent loganic acid decreased intima thickness and intima/media ratio in the thoracic aorta.
Anthocyanins significantly increased expression of PPARγ, both anthocyanins and loganic acid increased expression of PPARα.
Loganic acid, though not anthocyanins, showed anti-inflammatory effects – decreasing TNFα and IL-6 activity.
Our results indicate the potential health benefits of fruits containing both anthocyanins and iridoids.