Nathaniel O. Oladosu

Effect of Bambara Nut Consumption on Blood Glucose Level and Lipid Profile of Wistar Rats

Anthony U. Megwas, Patricia N. Akunne, Nathaniel O. Oladosu, Oladeji J. Alabi, Onyinyechi C. Njoku & Augustine I. Airaodion · International Journal of Research and Reports in Hematology · 2021

Aim: This study sought to investigate the effect of Bambara nut consumption on blood glucose level and lipid profile of Wistar rats. Methodology: The Songkhla 1 variety (red seed coat) of Bambara nuts were locally sourced from Obinze area of Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria. The seeds...

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Hepatoprotective Potential of Alkaloid Extracts from Vitex doniana and Ficus thonningii Leaves in Alloxan-induced Diabetic Rats

Onyinyechi C. Njoku, Augustine I. Airaodion, Olachi L. Osuagwu, Nathaniel O. Oladosu & Anthony U. Megwas · International Research Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology · 2021

Aim: This study sought to evaluate the hepatoprotective potential of alkaloid extracts from V. doniana and F. thonningii leaves on alloxan-induced diabetic rats. Materials and Methods: Fresh leaves of V. doniana and F. thonningii were obtained from a local market Nkwagu in Abakal...

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