The oil decreased serum levels of LDL-cholesterol, triglyceride and cholesterol, while modulating the hepatic biomarkers, alkaline phosphatase (ALP), aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) in normal male albino rats and individuals with type 2 diabetes (13, 14). The gene discussed is GPT; the disease is type 2 diabetes mellitus.