Abstract:Excessive weight gain following the prolonged elevation of blood glucose and lipids is the major driver of obesity, diabetes, and related conditions. This study, therefore, aims to evaluate the effect of Ficus platyphylla leaves extract on body weight, blood glucose levels, and serum lipids of albino rats. Methanolic extract from a sample of the plant’s leaves was first prepared and subjected to phytochemical screening. Doses of 100 mg/kg, 200 mg/kg, and 400 mg/kg were administered to three groups of rats dail… Show more
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