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Kanayo Mercy Odia

Publications (4)

Dose-dependent Immunomodulatory Effects of Edible Chalk (Nzu) in Phenylhydrazine- induced Immune Dysfunction in Female Wistar Rats

Kanayo Mercy Odia, Joshua Ebirieng Gogo & Nicholas Asiwe · Asian Journal of Immunology · 2026

Background: Edible chalk (Nzu), a geophagic kaolin widely consumed in several African communities, particularly among women, has been associated with both perceived health benefits and potential toxicological risks. This study investigated the immunomodulatory effects of edible c...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/aji/2026/v9i1179

Influence of Indoor and Outdoor Sports Training to Cardio-Respiratory Parameters of Athletes: A Cross-Sectional Study at the University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Kanayo Mercy Odia & Christiana Onyinyechi Nkemakolam · Asian Journal of Cardiology Research · 2024

Background: Sports training plays a vital role in enhancing athletic performance and supporting overall health. The study aims to evaluate the Influence of indoor and outdoor sports training to cardio-respiratory parameters of athletes. Methods: This study employed a descriptive...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajcr/2024/v7i1239

Possible Effect of Cinnamomum camphora on Pain Amelioration and Pain Threshold in Mechanically Induced Pain in Female Wistar Rats

Kanayo Mercy Odia & Ezon-Ebidor Innocent Edibamode · Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice · 2024

Background: Camphor, a long-standing chemical used in various home treatments, has been extensively studied for its antibacterial, antipruritic, and contraceptive properties, and is a key ingredient in topical home treatments. The study investigated the possible effect of Cinnamo...

Open access Research Article

The Hematological Profile, Hepatic Marker, and Histomorphology Effects on Canned Tomato Consumption Using Adult Male Wistar Rats

Ezon-Ebidor Innocent Edibamode, Kanayo Mercy Odia, Nicholas Asiwe, Edet Iboro Efiong, Favour Somtochukwu Ibeaha & Mercy Omasirichi Ndumati · Asian Hematology Research Journal · 2024

Objective: The study investigates the effects of canned tomato consumption on the hematological profile, hepatic markers and histology. Methods: The study involved 20 male Wistar rats divided into two groups, each fed Gino tomato sachets for 21 days. The rats were anesthetized, a...

Open access Research Article