Modulatory effect of cashew (Anacardium occidentale L.) nut supplemented diet on fertility activity of clomiphene citrate in male ratsAt a glance commentary

Autor: Seun Funmilola Akomolafe, Babatunde Aina, Jumoke Bajulaye, Iyadunni Ogundare, Damola Olulade, Rebecca Adeniji, Faith Fatuase, Ayomide Olojo-Kosoko, Oboh Ganiyu, Nnaemeka Tobechukwu Asogwa
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2021
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Zdroj: Biomedical Journal, Vol 44, Iss 2, Pp 190-200 (2021)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2319-4170
DOI: 10.1016/j.bj.2019.12.005
Popis: Background: Increasing concern has been expressed about the declining sperm count of humans and the potential fertility effects of clomiphene citrate, a synthetic oestrogen-antagonist on human reproductive health in the last few decades. This study aims to investigate the influence of cashew nut supplemented diet on fertility activity of clomiphene citrate in male rats. Methods: The rats were divided into six groups n = 6: rats fed basal diet; rats fed basal diet and then given clomiphene citrate (cc) orally; rats fed diet supplemented with 10% processed cashew nut and given cc orally; and rat fed diet supplemented with 20% processed cashew nut and given cc orally; rats fed diet supplemented with 10% processed cashew nut and rat fed diet supplemented with 20% processed cashew nut for fourteen days. Results: The results revealed that there was a significant (p
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