Department of Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria
Research Article
Effect of Ananas Comosus (Pineapple) Juice on Hormonal and Biochemical Profile of Male Vertebrates
Author(s): Nwankudu Oluchi Nnenna and Ifenkwe Daniel Chidi*
Background: Ananas Comosus (Pineapple) is rich in bromelain (An enzyme that digests protein). Ananas Comosus contains aromatase; an enzyme that converts testosterone to oestrogen. Increased oestrogen in male feminizes. Therefore, this research was set up to ascertain the effect of Ananas Comosus (Ac) juice on the hormonal, and biochemical profile of male vertebrates.
Methods: Sixteen male albino rats of 14 weeks of age divided into 4 groups of 4 rats per group were used. The rats were kept in 16 standard cages, fed ad libitum and had access to clean water. Treatments were 2 ml/kg body weight of distilled water for control, 250 mg/kg, 500 mg/kg, and 1000 mg/kg body weight of Ananas Comosus juice for 56 days. On day 57, a female rat in oestrus was introduced per male to observe the libido of the male. Blood was collected for haematology and se.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2376-0389.23.13.2.486
