Study on the growth factors and hepatoprotective effect of Beta vulgaris L. in male Wistar rats
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of Beta vulgaris L. juice on growth and
liver enzymes in male Wistar rats. The experiment was conducted on 15 Wistar albino rats,
divided into 3 groups. Group 1 was fed with a standard diet (control group), group 2 was fed
with a standard diet and 1 ml Beta vulgaris L. juice and group 3 was fed with a standard diet and
2 ml Beta vulgaris L. juice. Statistically insignificant difference was observed between control
and experimental groups for total food consumption. Similarly difference was insignificant for
final weight but it has been found that change in weight was slightly more in control group whencompared to experimental group fed with 2 ml juice although the change in weight was
insignificant between control and experimental groups. It has been found that administration of
Beta vulgaris L. decreased the AST and ALT activities in serum so it can be concluded from
this study that beetroot feeding may protect against liver damage.
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