Co-administration of Hibiscus sabdariffa linn and Daflon-500® mitigates weight loss, hyperglycemia, hematological and oxidative changes in male rats with type-2 diabetes

Background: Diabetes mellitus is a complex metabolic disorder associated with persistent hyperglycemia and metabolic imbalance. Flavonoid compounds possess notable qualities in mitigating diabetes and its complications. Aim: Hibiscus sabdariffa linn and daflon-500® were assessed for their effects on...

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Main Authors: Aishat Omobolanle Olatunji, Root Oluwapelumi Alegbe, Suleiman Folorunsho Ambali, Muftau Shittu, Ganiu Jimoh Akorede, Abdulfatai Aremu, Afisu Basiru, Jamila Abdulhamid Atata, Kolawole Yusuf Suleiman, Charles Amoto Shuaibu
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author Aishat Omobolanle Olatunji
Root Oluwapelumi Alegbe
Suleiman Folorunsho Ambali
Muftau Shittu
Ganiu Jimoh Akorede
Abdulfatai Aremu
Afisu Basiru
Jamila Abdulhamid Atata
Kolawole Yusuf Suleiman
Charles Amoto Shuaibu
author_facet Aishat Omobolanle Olatunji
Root Oluwapelumi Alegbe
Suleiman Folorunsho Ambali
Muftau Shittu
Ganiu Jimoh Akorede
Abdulfatai Aremu
Afisu Basiru
Jamila Abdulhamid Atata
Kolawole Yusuf Suleiman
Charles Amoto Shuaibu
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description Background: Diabetes mellitus is a complex metabolic disorder associated with persistent hyperglycemia and metabolic imbalance. Flavonoid compounds possess notable qualities in mitigating diabetes and its complications. Aim: Hibiscus sabdariffa linn and daflon-500® were assessed for their effects on body weight, blood glucose/indices, and oxidative changes in type-2 diabetes rats over 28 days. Methods: 35 male rats were randomly divided into seven groups (n = 5). Diabetes mellitus was induced in groups 2–7 via a single intraperitoneal injection of streptozotocin (STZ; 55mg/kg). Group 1(DW) received distilled water (2mL/kg) only. Group 2 (STZ; untreated), group 3 {MET; metformin (Glucophage)}, group 4 {HS; Hibiscus sabdariffa (400mg/kg)}, group 5 {DAF; daflon-500® (1000mg/kg)}, group 6 {DAF+HS; daflon-500® (1000mg/kg) and Hibiscus sabdariffa (400mg/kg)}, group 7 {DAF+MET+HS; daflon-500® (1000mg/kg), metformin (Glucophage), and Hibiscus sabdariffa (400mg/kg)}. Body weight and blood glucose were assessed fortnightly. Blood and hepatic/pancreatic tissues were collected for hematological and antioxidant testing. Results: Groups 2–7 revealed a significant (P < 0.05) decrease in body weight on day 14 compared to the increased growth rate observed on day 28 (Group 7).Blood glucose levels significantly increased on days 1 and 14 in groups 2–7 but declined on day 28 in groups 4–7. Significantly higher packed cell volume, hemoglobin levels, red blood cell counts, lymphocytes, and mean corpuscular hemoglobin were observed in groups 5–7. Platelet counts were higher in Groups 2 and 5. Untreated group 2 exhibited considerably reduced catalase activity, glutathione, and malondialdehyde concentrations compared to the treated groups. Conclusion: Hibiscus sabdariffa linn and Daflon-500® expressed substantial hypoglycemic, antioxidant, and hemato-protective effects.
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spelling doaj-art-ce7ff268f948460f86233d1ecc8d9e242025-02-10T04:35:10ZengElsevierPhytomedicine Plus2667-03132025-02-0151100699Co-administration of Hibiscus sabdariffa linn and Daflon-500® mitigates weight loss, hyperglycemia, hematological and oxidative changes in male rats with type-2 diabetesAishat Omobolanle Olatunji0Root Oluwapelumi Alegbe1Suleiman Folorunsho Ambali2Muftau Shittu3Ganiu Jimoh Akorede4Abdulfatai Aremu5Afisu Basiru6Jamila Abdulhamid Atata7Kolawole Yusuf Suleiman8Charles Amoto Shuaibu9University of Ilorin, (Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology), Ilorin (Kwara), Nigeria; Corresponding author.University of Ilorin, (Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology), Ilorin (Kwara), NigeriaUniversity of Ilorin, (Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology), Ilorin (Kwara), NigeriaAhmadu Bello University, (Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology), Zaria (Kaduna), NigeriaUniversity of Ilorin, (Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology), Ilorin (Kwara), NigeriaUniversity of Ilorin, (Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology), Ilorin (Kwara), NigeriaUniversity of Ilorin, (Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry), Ilorin (Kwara), NigeriaUniversity of Ilorin, (Veterinary Pathology), Ilorin (Kwara), NigeriaUniversity of Ilorin, (Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry), Ilorin (Kwara), NigeriaUniversity of Ilorin, (Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology), Ilorin (Kwara), NigeriaBackground: Diabetes mellitus is a complex metabolic disorder associated with persistent hyperglycemia and metabolic imbalance. Flavonoid compounds possess notable qualities in mitigating diabetes and its complications. Aim: Hibiscus sabdariffa linn and daflon-500® were assessed for their effects on body weight, blood glucose/indices, and oxidative changes in type-2 diabetes rats over 28 days. Methods: 35 male rats were randomly divided into seven groups (n = 5). Diabetes mellitus was induced in groups 2–7 via a single intraperitoneal injection of streptozotocin (STZ; 55mg/kg). Group 1(DW) received distilled water (2mL/kg) only. Group 2 (STZ; untreated), group 3 {MET; metformin (Glucophage)}, group 4 {HS; Hibiscus sabdariffa (400mg/kg)}, group 5 {DAF; daflon-500® (1000mg/kg)}, group 6 {DAF+HS; daflon-500® (1000mg/kg) and Hibiscus sabdariffa (400mg/kg)}, group 7 {DAF+MET+HS; daflon-500® (1000mg/kg), metformin (Glucophage), and Hibiscus sabdariffa (400mg/kg)}. Body weight and blood glucose were assessed fortnightly. Blood and hepatic/pancreatic tissues were collected for hematological and antioxidant testing. Results: Groups 2–7 revealed a significant (P < 0.05) decrease in body weight on day 14 compared to the increased growth rate observed on day 28 (Group 7).Blood glucose levels significantly increased on days 1 and 14 in groups 2–7 but declined on day 28 in groups 4–7. Significantly higher packed cell volume, hemoglobin levels, red blood cell counts, lymphocytes, and mean corpuscular hemoglobin were observed in groups 5–7. Platelet counts were higher in Groups 2 and 5. Untreated group 2 exhibited considerably reduced catalase activity, glutathione, and malondialdehyde concentrations compared to the treated groups. Conclusion: Hibiscus sabdariffa linn and Daflon-500® expressed substantial hypoglycemic, antioxidant, and hemato-protective effects.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667031324001738Diabetes mellitusBody weightBlood glucoseOxidative stressDaflon-500®Hibiscus sabdariffa
spellingShingle Aishat Omobolanle Olatunji
Root Oluwapelumi Alegbe
Suleiman Folorunsho Ambali
Muftau Shittu
Ganiu Jimoh Akorede
Abdulfatai Aremu
Afisu Basiru
Jamila Abdulhamid Atata
Kolawole Yusuf Suleiman
Charles Amoto Shuaibu
Co-administration of Hibiscus sabdariffa linn and Daflon-500® mitigates weight loss, hyperglycemia, hematological and oxidative changes in male rats with type-2 diabetes
Phytomedicine Plus
Diabetes mellitus
Body weight
Blood glucose
Oxidative stress
Daflon-500®
Hibiscus sabdariffa
title Co-administration of Hibiscus sabdariffa linn and Daflon-500® mitigates weight loss, hyperglycemia, hematological and oxidative changes in male rats with type-2 diabetes
title_full Co-administration of Hibiscus sabdariffa linn and Daflon-500® mitigates weight loss, hyperglycemia, hematological and oxidative changes in male rats with type-2 diabetes
title_fullStr Co-administration of Hibiscus sabdariffa linn and Daflon-500® mitigates weight loss, hyperglycemia, hematological and oxidative changes in male rats with type-2 diabetes
title_full_unstemmed Co-administration of Hibiscus sabdariffa linn and Daflon-500® mitigates weight loss, hyperglycemia, hematological and oxidative changes in male rats with type-2 diabetes
title_short Co-administration of Hibiscus sabdariffa linn and Daflon-500® mitigates weight loss, hyperglycemia, hematological and oxidative changes in male rats with type-2 diabetes
title_sort co administration of hibiscus sabdariffa linn and daflon 500 r mitigates weight loss hyperglycemia hematological and oxidative changes in male rats with type 2 diabetes
topic Diabetes mellitus
Body weight
Blood glucose
Oxidative stress
Daflon-500®
Hibiscus sabdariffa
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667031324001738
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