Background: Edible chalk (Nzu), a geophagic kaolin widely consumed in several African communities, particularly among women, has been associated with both perceived health benefits and potential toxicological risks. This study investigated the immunomodulatory effects of edible c...
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Research Article10.9734/aji/2026/v9i1179
Background: Sports training plays a vital role in enhancing athletic performance and supporting overall health. The study aims to evaluate the Influence of indoor and outdoor sports training to cardio-respiratory parameters of athletes. Methods: This study employed a descriptive...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2024/v7i1239
Background: Palm oil is an edible vegetable oil obtained from the mesocarp (reddish pulp) of the fruit of the oil palm trees. The present study evaluated the effects of sub-chronic consumption of palm oil-tainted feed (POTF) on hepatorenal parameters in male Wistar rats. Methods:...
Background: The Athletic heart (AH) exhibits a complex physiologic variation in function and structure caused by remodeling that accompanies regular athletic training. This study investigated the sex and age variations in the electrocardiographic (ECG) parameters of apparently he...
Background: Camphor, a long-standing chemical used in various home treatments, has been extensively studied for its antibacterial, antipruritic, and contraceptive properties, and is a key ingredient in topical home treatments. The study investigated the possible effect of Cinnamo...
Objective: The study investigates the effects of canned tomato consumption on the hematological profile, hepatic markers and histology. Methods: The study involved 20 male Wistar rats divided into two groups, each fed Gino tomato sachets for 21 days. The rats were anesthetized, a...
Background: Tomatoes are currently an important food component globally, they are the largest vegetable both in terms of production and consumption. This study was aimed at investigating the effect of tomato consumption on hematological parameters, renal markers, and renal histol...