[Effect of aqueous extract aloe vera on serum levels of T[3], T[4] and TSH in male rats]

ABSTRACT

Studies have shown that aqueous extracts of plants and herbs Aloe vera cousins on physiological functions and especially their impact on thyroid function. This study examined the effect of a 20% solution Aloe vera gel on serum T[3], T[4] and TSH is. In this study 20 male Wistar rats divided into ten series, control solution, 20% received a dose of 625 mg kg Aloe vera gel was divided into 21 days. Aloe vera 20% gel solution was administered by gavage. After each group of experiments, blood samples were collected via blood from the heart. After preparation of serum hormones T[3], T[4] and TSH were measured by using electro-chemiluminescence. The data using ANOVA test statistics were compared between groups. The results showed that mice receiving a 20% gel solution Aloe vera, serum levels of T[3], T[4] and TSH showed a significant decrease compared to the control group [respectively p<0.05, p<0.01, p<0.001]. The results indicate that 20% gel solution Aloe vera reduced serum levels of T[3], T[4] and TSH in the regulation of hyperthyroidism, and administering the solution may be used