Title: Effect of cactus-powder on blood sugar in diabetic rats
Abstract: Objective To study the effect of the cactus-powder on the blood glucose level of the diabetic rats. Methods The diabetic animal model was induced by alloxan.The high,middle and low doses of the cactuspowder were mixed into the basic diet and fed to the rats.Results The high(10g/kg·d) and middle(5.0g/kg·d) doses of the cactus-powder markedly decreased the blood glucose level of the diabetic rats,and the high dose significantly decreased the urine capacity of the diabetic rats. But the three doses had no significant effect on the blood glucose of the normal rats. Conclusion The cactus-powder can significantly decrease the blood glucose and urine capacity of the diabetic rats induced by alloxan.
Publication Year: 2003
Publication Date: 2003-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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