COMPARISON OF TELARI CONSUMPTION (COMBINATION OF BUTTERFLY PEA FLOWERS AND STRAWBERRY LEAVES) ON BLOOD HDL LEVELS OF TLM STUDENTS OF THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH POLYTECHNIC OF JAKARTA III

Abstract

TELARI drink is a functional beverage made from natural ingredients, namely butterfly pea flower and strawberry leaves. Both ingredients share similar benefits as antioxidants and contain phytochemicals such as flavonoids, anthocyanins, and tannins. This study aims to determine the effect of TELARI consumption (a combination of butterfly pea flower and strawberry leaves) on the blood HDL levels of TLM students at Poltekkes Kemenkes Jakarta III. This research is a quasi-experimental study conducted on a single group without a comparison or control group, using a one-group pre-test-post-test design. The study was carried out from January to June 2024, using primary data from 33 samples of medical laboratory technology students at Poltekkes Kemenkes Jakarta III who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Data analysis used the mean difference test (T-test) with a confidence level of 95%. The results showed an increase in the mean HDL blood levels before and after consuming the TELARI drink, from 51.68 mg/dL to 55.97 mg/dL, with a p-value (0.000) < α (0.05).