Effects of short‐ and long‐term use of propolis extracts on liver and kidney in rats
Sibel Silici,
Sevim Demiray,
Aslı Okan
et al.
Abstract:Propolis is widely used as a supplementary food product for its health benefits. The aim of this study was to determine the effects of commercial propolis extracts on the liver and kidney. Propolis extracts (250 mg/kgbw/day) were administered orally to adult male Wistar albino rats in solvents of ethanol, propylene glycol, water, and olive oil. Liver enzyme levels were determined biochemically in blood samples, and histopathological examinations were performed on the liver. Damage rate in both kidney tissue in… Show more
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