Affiliation:
1. Laboratory of Functional Physiology and Valorization of Bio‐Resources (LR23ES08) University of Jendouba, Higher Institute of Biotechnology of Béja Béja Tunisia
2. Laboratory of Sylvo‐Pastoral Resources Institution of Agricultural Research and Higher Education (IRESA), University of Jendouba, Sylvo‐ Pastoral Institute of Tabarka Tabarka Tunisia
Abstract
AbstractBackgroundBetween food and medicine, nutraceuticals are widely used in human health for the prevention and treatment of various diseases. This study aims to determine the cytoprotective effects of Anethum gravelons fruit extract (AGFAE) on castor oil‐induced diarrhea in rats due to its phytochemical and antioxidant properties.MethodsMale rats were divided into six groups of six animals each: Control (C), Castor oil (CO), CO + different doses of AGFAE (50, 100, and 200 mg/kg, b.w., p.o.), and the CO + loperamide group (LOP, 10 mg/kg, b.w., p.o.).Key ResultsIn vitro, the chemical composition of aqueous Dill fruit extract showed strong antioxidant activity, with a high content of total polyphenols, flavonoids, and tannins. In our in vivo studies, pre‐treatment with AGFAE reduced malondialdehyde and hydrogen peroxide levels and maintained normal activity of enzymatic and non‐enzymatic antioxidants in the gastric and intestinal mucosa. In addition, we found that AGFAE prophylaxis improved the stability of many plasma biochemical parameters altered by castor oil intoxication, such as C‐reactive protein concentrations and alkaline phosphatase activities.Conclusions & InferencesWe suggest that AGFAE phenolic compounds had significant protection against diarrhea involving several mechanisms such as reducing hypersecretion, peristaltic, inflammation, and preserving the endogenous antioxidant levels.
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