Pausinystalia yohimbe is a medicinal plant widely used as an aphrodisiac agent in Nigeria and other parts of West Africa, but little is known about its effect on renal function after chronic use. This study was designed to investigate the effect of ethanolic extract of Pausinysta...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2023/v32i4810
Aim: To determine the effect of ethanolic extract of Zingiber officinale and Allium sativum on the liver enzymes of albino rats. Study Design: Experimental study. Place and Duration of Study: CNed Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, Nsukka, Nigeria, between September – October, 2019....
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2023/v32i4811
Aim: Factory workers, pesticide applicators and farmers are the most susceptible group to reproductive problems due to continuous exposure to pesticides. Farmers now increasingly deploy pesticides in their agronomic practices. This research aimed to assess the impact on reproduct...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2023/v32i4809
Baobab pulp is consumed in Burkina Faso for its nutritional and health properties. This study aimed to evaluate biochemical, nutritional and microbiological quality of baobab pulp sold on the markets of Ouagadougou. A total of five samples were collected in five markets. Total ae...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2023/v32i4807
Aim: This study evaluated the effects of a herbal sex enhancer (Vigpower) and zinc supplementation on sex hormones, hepatic and renal function in male albino rats. Methodology: A total of 49 male Albino rats weighing between 150 to 180g were used for the study. Vigpower, Viagra a...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2023/v32i3806
Diabetes is a metabolic disorder characterized by abnormally high blood glucose level. One of the plants frequently used to manage diabetes is Vigna subterrenea, also known as the Bambaranut. The aim of this study is to verify the usefulness of this plant to mitigate the effects...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2023/v32i3805
Aim: The aim of this study is to determine the effects of boiled Bryophyllum pinnatum leaves on serum liver enzymes after the administration of alcohol-induced liver damage in Albino Wistar rats. Study Design: Experimental. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Biochemistry,...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2023/v32i3803
The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of antioxidant and vitamin supplements for treatment of phototoxic maculopathy. The results of antioxidant and vitamin supplements treatment applied to a 51-year-old male patient due to phototoxic maculopathy in his right eye afte...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2023/v32i3804
Since ancient times, humans across diverse tradition, cultures and religious background have shown keen interest in traditional herbal products which enhance sexual ability, pleasure and libido as well as improving sexual functions and potency. The use of herbal aphrodisiacs amon...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2023/v32i3802
Depending on a number of variables, heavy metals from both natural and anthropogenic sources may accumulate in fish bodies and heads in aquatic environments. This study intends to evaluate the degree of heavy metal bioaccumulation in Tilipia fish from the Otamiri river. A sample...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2023/v32i2801
Aims: Hemodialysis uses a semi-permeable membrane and electrochemical gradient to balance fluid and essential nutrient levels in the body. The kidneys perform this function in healthy individuals. The study aims to analyze the biochemical parameters of patients undergoing hemodia...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2023/v32i2800
Introduction: The non-enzymatic protein glycation alters protein function and contributes to many biochemical disorders. The accumulation of advanced glycation end-products (AGEs) is associated with the complications of diabetes, kidney disease, metabolic disorders and degenerati...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2023/v32i2799
This study investigated the proximate composition and evaluated the phytochemicals present in the methanol extract of Persea americana seed. The seed samples were collected, dried, ground into powder, and extracted in methanol by cold maceration. Proximate analysis was carried ou...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2023/v32i2797
This study showed clearly the effect of adding palm oil to the diet of farmed fish to replace marine animal oils. For this purpose, four foods based on maggot flour at 35% protein with the incorporation of palm oil, at different levels at 0, 2, 5 and 10% were tested in the to ass...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2023/v32i2798
Inflammation has a major role in the pathophysiology of sickle cell disease, in fact when it is recurrent, it contributes more to the obstruction of blood vessels through several biochemical mechanisms by provoking vaso-occlusive crises. In order to mitigate these adverse effects...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2023/v32i1796