Anti-diabetic Activity of Spirulina and Chlorella in In vivo Experimental Rats
Amani Ali Shaman,
Nahla S. Zidan,
Sharifa Alzahrani
et al.
Abstract:The effects of supplying experimental rats with unicellular green algae Chlorella and tiny filamentous cyanobacteria Spirulina, on type 2 diabetes (T2DM) were examined in the present study. Eight sets of male Sprague-Dawley albino rats, each with six individuals, were used in the investigation. Throughout the trial, Group 1 was the negative control group and was given saline regularly. Group 2 was given alloxan to induce diabetes. Spirulina was given to groups 3, 4, and 5 at dosages of 100, 200, and 300 mg/kg… Show more
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