Comparative Assessment of Liver Toxicity Induced by Sodium Benzoate, Ascorbic Acid, and their Co-Administration in Albino Rats
Onengiyeofori Ibama, Arit Okechukwu Nwogu & Grace Blessing Israel · Asian Journal of Research and Reports in Hepatology · 2025
Background: The widespread use of preservatives such as sodium benzoate and ascorbic acid in food and beverages has raised concerns about potential health hazards, including the production of benzene, a known carcinogen. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the effects of sodi...
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10.9734/ajrrhe/2025/v7i148