Hypoglycemic and antioxidant effects of honey supplementation in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats

Erejuwa OO 1 , Omotayo EO , Gurtu S , Sulaiman SA , Ab Wahab MS , Sirajudeen KN Show all authors , Salleh MS

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  • 1 Department of Pharmacology, School of Medical Sciences, University Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia
Int J Vitam Nutr Res, 2010 Jan;80(1):74-82.
PMID: 20533247 DOI: 10.1024/0300-9831/a000008

Abstract

Oxidative stress plays a crucial role in the development of diabetic complications. The aims of this study were to investigate whether honey could reduce hyperglycemia and ameliorate oxidative stress in kidneys of streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats.

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