To investigate the antioxidant property of GINGER-JUICE (ZINGIBER OFFICINALE ROSCOE) using established antioxidant parameters.
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Background & objectives:
To investigate the Antioxidant property of ginger-juice (G.J) in rat.Methods:
Albino rats (n=6-12) were administered G.J at two doses (4ml/rat, p.o) as a chronic treatment over period of 21 days. The liquid portion which was obtained by the course of filtration, looked like yellowish hazy opalescent liquid. ANTIOXIDANT STATUS (FREE RADICALS) Blood samples were used for following antioxidant parameters. 1. Glutathione peroxidise 2. Glutathione reductase 3. Total antioxidant statusResults:
The chronic administration of G.J (4ml/rat, p.o) over a period of 21 days did not alter any of these parameters except glutathione reductase.Conclusion:
G.J rules out the Antioxidants property in form of rise reduced glutathione level was noted.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Language:
English
Year:
2012
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