Garcinia gummi-gutta's Effect on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome-Induced in Rats and Its Anti-Obesity Properties

This study evaluated the effects of Garcinia gummi-gutta (L.) N.Robson (GG) on polycystic ovary syndrome (PCO)-induced in rats and its anti-obesity properties. Fifteen Wistar rats were divided into three groups: control, 10 mg/kg Aqueous Extract of Garcinia gummi-gutta (AEGG), and 20 mg/kg AEGG. PC...

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Main Authors: Lally Hanna Luke, Anusha R, Prasanna Bharathi Sainath, Binoy Varghese Cheriyan
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Published: Tehran University of Medical Sciences 2025-03-01
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author Lally Hanna Luke
Anusha R
Prasanna Bharathi Sainath
Binoy Varghese Cheriyan
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description This study evaluated the effects of Garcinia gummi-gutta (L.) N.Robson (GG) on polycystic ovary syndrome (PCO)-induced in rats and its anti-obesity properties. Fifteen Wistar rats were divided into three groups: control, 10 mg/kg Aqueous Extract of Garcinia gummi-gutta (AEGG), and 20 mg/kg AEGG. PCO was induced using Letrozole-oestradiol, confirmed by vaginal smear tests and weight gain. AEGG was screened for phenol (125.66±1.07 µg/mL) and flavonoid (102.66 ± 0.38 µg/ml) content, with its highest concentrations at 20 mg/mL. Pancreatic lipase inhibition showed AEGG’s anti-lipase effect (66.24%) at 100 μg/mL, compared to orlistat (98.7%) at 1 μg/ml. Rats received 20 mg/kg of AEGG demonstrated the highest significant reduction in body weight (203.8 g ±1.45 SD) and serum luteinizing hormone (LH) levels (1.24 mIU/mL) compared to the 10 mg/kg group and control group. Anatomical examination showed a normal uterus and reduced ovarian cysts in both AEGG-treated groups compared to the control. AEGG, particularly at 20 mg/kg, significantly reduced body weight, LH levels, and reproductive anatomy in PCO-induced rats, while demonstrating potential anti-obesity effects despite lower lipolytic activity compared to orlistat. The study suggests that AEGG at 20 mg/kg offers benefits in managing PCO and preventing obesity.
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spelling doaj-art-1e4a38fe72e94af0aff110098d0fe44a2025-08-20T03:03:41ZengTehran University of Medical SciencesTraditional and Integrative Medicine2476-51042476-51122025-03-0110110.18502/tim.v10i1.18222Garcinia gummi-gutta's Effect on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome-Induced in Rats and Its Anti-Obesity PropertiesLally Hanna Luke0Anusha R1Prasanna Bharathi Sainath2Binoy Varghese Cheriyan31Department of Clinical Nutrition, MMM College of Health Sciences, Mogappair, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 6000107, IndiaDepartment of Clinical Nutrition, MMM College of Health Sciences, Mogappair, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 6000107, IndiaDepartment of Pharmacology, Saveetha College of Pharmacy, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 602105, IndiaDepartment of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Saveetha College of Pharmacy, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India This study evaluated the effects of Garcinia gummi-gutta (L.) N.Robson (GG) on polycystic ovary syndrome (PCO)-induced in rats and its anti-obesity properties. Fifteen Wistar rats were divided into three groups: control, 10 mg/kg Aqueous Extract of Garcinia gummi-gutta (AEGG), and 20 mg/kg AEGG. PCO was induced using Letrozole-oestradiol, confirmed by vaginal smear tests and weight gain. AEGG was screened for phenol (125.66±1.07 µg/mL) and flavonoid (102.66 ± 0.38 µg/ml) content, with its highest concentrations at 20 mg/mL. Pancreatic lipase inhibition showed AEGG’s anti-lipase effect (66.24%) at 100 μg/mL, compared to orlistat (98.7%) at 1 μg/ml. Rats received 20 mg/kg of AEGG demonstrated the highest significant reduction in body weight (203.8 g ±1.45 SD) and serum luteinizing hormone (LH) levels (1.24 mIU/mL) compared to the 10 mg/kg group and control group. Anatomical examination showed a normal uterus and reduced ovarian cysts in both AEGG-treated groups compared to the control. AEGG, particularly at 20 mg/kg, significantly reduced body weight, LH levels, and reproductive anatomy in PCO-induced rats, while demonstrating potential anti-obesity effects despite lower lipolytic activity compared to orlistat. The study suggests that AEGG at 20 mg/kg offers benefits in managing PCO and preventing obesity. https://jtim.tums.ac.ir/index.php/jtim/article/view/1680Garcinia cambogiaPolycystic ovarian diseaseObesityLuteinizing hormoneUterusOvary
spellingShingle Lally Hanna Luke
Anusha R
Prasanna Bharathi Sainath
Binoy Varghese Cheriyan
Garcinia gummi-gutta's Effect on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome-Induced in Rats and Its Anti-Obesity Properties
Traditional and Integrative Medicine
Garcinia cambogia
Polycystic ovarian disease
Obesity
Luteinizing hormone
Uterus
Ovary
title Garcinia gummi-gutta's Effect on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome-Induced in Rats and Its Anti-Obesity Properties
title_full Garcinia gummi-gutta's Effect on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome-Induced in Rats and Its Anti-Obesity Properties
title_fullStr Garcinia gummi-gutta's Effect on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome-Induced in Rats and Its Anti-Obesity Properties
title_full_unstemmed Garcinia gummi-gutta's Effect on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome-Induced in Rats and Its Anti-Obesity Properties
title_short Garcinia gummi-gutta's Effect on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome-Induced in Rats and Its Anti-Obesity Properties
title_sort garcinia gummi gutta s effect on polycystic ovary syndrome induced in rats and its anti obesity properties
topic Garcinia cambogia
Polycystic ovarian disease
Obesity
Luteinizing hormone
Uterus
Ovary
url https://jtim.tums.ac.ir/index.php/jtim/article/view/1680
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