Administrations of Butterfly Pea Flower (Clitoria Ternatea L) Extract Reduce Oxidative Stress and Increase Body Weight of Male Wistar Rats with Diabetes
Tantri Febriana Putri,
Brian Wasita,
Dono Indarto
Abstract:Background: Asian pigeonwings flower (Clitoria Ternatea L.) is a plant that contains high antioxidants. Numerous research studies have shown that CT flowers can reduce the blood glucose levels of diabetic rats. Lower blood glucose levels can reduce MDA in DM patients.
Objectives: This study aimed to analyze the effect of CT on serum malondialdehyde (MDA) levels and body weight of diabetic rats.
Methods: Male albino Wistar rats induced by streptozotocin 45 mg/kgBW and nicotinamide 110 mg/kgBW to generate type 2… Show more
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