Effect of telferia occidentalis and vernonia amygdalina on liver and plasma electrolytes in high sucrose diet fed rats

Thesis Abstract

Vegetables and fruit provide a signiï¬cant part of human nutrition, as they are important sources of nutrients, dietary ï¬bre, and phytochemicals. Sixty (60) albino rats were used to study the effect vegetables extracts modified diets; grouped into, one group was fed with high sucrose diet while others were fed with normal ratchow. After 3weeks of feeding respective vegetable extracts were introduced into their diets and fed for one week. Electrolytes status were analysed in the plasma and liver.   This work revealed a significant (p<0.05) increase in sodium in liver of rats fed with high sucrose diet only (HSO) while those fed with vegetable juice extracts displayed moderate electrolytes content. Thus, vegetables extracts modified diet may be a good approached to improved electrolyte imbalance induced by excess sugar intake.