Blood glucose and body weight control of diabetic rats co-treated with micronutrients
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Disturbance in blood glucose and fuel metabolism are hallmarks of diabetes mellitus, and antioxidants are believed to play role in controlling these alterations. In the present study, manganese (10 mg/kg body weight), copper (2 mg/kg body weight) and zinc (15 mg/kg body weight) were supplemented in alloxan-induced diabetic rats for a period of 28 days. There was statistically significant (p<0.05) decrease in the final fasting blood glucose concentration of supplemented and non-supplemented groups. In addition, there was statistically significant (p<0.05) increase between the final body weight of supplemented and non-supplemented rats In conclusion, supplementation with antioxidant micronutrients might improve blood glucose control and body wastages usually experienced in diabetics
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