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The Liver Functions of Wistar Rats: The Effects of Selected Spices

Published:2024-09-05 Issue:3 Volume:7 Page:253-264
ISSN:2689-5331
Container-title:African Journal of Agriculture and Food Science
language:en
Short-container-title:African Journal of Agriculture and Food Science

Author:

N. C. Okechukwu-Ezike

Abstract

The effects of selected spices (Aframomum danielli, rough skin plum, and country onion) on the liver functions of Wistar rats fed with feed substituted with 5%, 10%, and 15% of the individual spices were evaluated. Consequently, the total protein content and Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) decreased from 62.69% (control sample) to 55.19% and 56.49mg/dl to 55.83mg/100g, respectively, during the 4-week feeding period. The serum bilirubin and Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) decreased in rats fed with the 5% concentration of A. danelli, increased at 10%, 15% of A. danielli, and all concentrations of the other spices. By the end of the 28 days, all the results were: Albumin - 36.33 to 37.72%; total protein – 55.19 to 56.70%; ALP - 55.90 to56.47; bilirubin- 13.08 to 13.63; AST -26.47 to 29.00U/Land ALT- 29.25 to 33.73U/L. These values were within the standard acceptable levels in the blood, indicating the positive effects of these spices on liver functions.

Publisher

African - British Journals

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