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Nigerian Journal of Physiological Sciences
Physiological Society of Nigeria
ISSN: 0794-859X
Vol. 24, No. 1, 2009, pp. 53-57
Bioline Code: np09008
Full paper language: English
Document type: Research Article
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Nigerian Journal of Physiological Sciences, Vol. 24, No. 1, 2009, pp. 53-57

 en Effect Of Dietary Garcinia kola check for this species in other resources Seed On Selected Serum Electrolytes And Trace Metals In Male Albino Rats
Agada, P. O. & Braide, V. B.

Abstract

The effects of various doses of dietary intake of Garcinia kola check for this species in other resources seed powder [incorporated in animal feed at levels of 5% w/w, 10% w/w and 20% w/w and fed daily for six weeks] on serum levels of selected electrolytes (K+, Na+, CI-, HCO-3, Mg2+ and Ca2+) and trace metals (Cu2+ Zn2+ and Mn2+) were studied in male albino rats (100-150g body wt). The pair –fed controls received basal feed diet daily for six weeks. Results showed a significant (P< 0.05) dose dependent elevation of serum CI-, HCO-3, Ca2+, Mg2+, Cu2+, Zn2+ and Mn2+. These findings point to a possible relationship with already documented histopathology of various organs (such as the gonads) induced by Garcinia kolaseed. It is also conjectured that the documented antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-spasmodic, antidiabetic and antifertility effects of Garcinia kola seed may have underlying involvement of alterations in body levels of trace metals and electrolytes.

Keywords
Garcina kola seeds; electrolytes; trace metals

 
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