DNA of Mesocricetus auratus feces
To evaluate ameliorating effects of CHIE on hyperlipemia and to evaluate regulating effects of CHIE on gut microbiota in vivo, golden hamsters were divided into four groups (n=8); one group was allowed free access to the regular chow diet and water as standard control, other groups were allowed free access to HFD and water or CHIE (2.23% in drinking fluid, m/v) for ten weeks, and then were sacriced by cervical dislocation. Drinking fluids were refreshed daily.