Abstract:This study evaluated the hypoglycaemic, antihyperglycaemic and anti-lipid peroxidative activity of Persea americana peel in experimental rats. 60 male wistar rats were used for this study which lasted for 42 days. The animals were randomly grouped as: A-Normal control (feed + distilled water), B- Glibenclamide 0.6mg/kg/day, C- Avocado peel extract 50mg/kg, D- Diabetic, E- Diabetic + glibenclamide 0.6mg/kg/day, F- Diabetic + avocado peel extract 50mg/kg. Fasting blood glucose and blood level of glycated hemog… Show more
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