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Nutritional value of white sapote (Casimiroa edulis) fruit, its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities in diabetic rats

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Last updated: 01 Feb 2025

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This study explored the nutritional value of white sapote (Casimiroa edulis) fruit and its potential impact on serum sugar, lipid profile, kidney, liver functions, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant activities in streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetic rats. Twenty-five rats were included in the study; five were used as normal control (group 1) and fed only the basal diet. The remaining rats were injected with STZ (55 mg/kg) to induce diabetes. The diabetic rats were divided into four groups (5 rats each); one continued on the basal diet and served as the diabetic control (group 2). The other diabetic groups were treated orally with 3 ml of each white sapote juice (group 3), chromium (Cr) solution (80 µg/kg) (group 4), and a mix of juice and Cr (1:1) orally (group 5). The results indicated that white sapote fruit is a rich source of essential nutrients and possesses strong antioxidant properties. Additionally, the findings revealed that both the juice and Cr significantly enhanced the serum lipid profile and liver and kidney functions, in diabetic rats. Also, significant decreases in the serum inflammation biomarkers such as tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), interleukin 1B (IL-1β), and C-reactive protein (CRP) were observed. In general, consuming the juice mixed with Cr was more effective than consuming the juice alone or Cr alone. Sapote fruit or its juice is recommended to fight oxidation and inflammation in diabetic rats.

DOI

10.21608/bbj.2024.322444.1041

Keywords

Casimiroa edulis, Chromium, diabetes, Inflammation, Lipid profile

Authors

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Elsayed

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Elbadrawy

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E. Y.

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Nutrition and Food Science Department, Faculty of Specific Education, Mansoura University, Egypt

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m_s_elbadrawy@yahoo.com

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Mansoura, Egypt

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First Name

Hala

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Elkewawy

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Nutrition and Food Science Department, Faculty of Specific Education, Mansoura University, Egypt

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First Name

Asmaa

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Anter

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Karam

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Nutrition and Food Science Department, Faculty of Specific Education, Mansoura University, Egypt

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karamasmaa20@gmail.com

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Zifta

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3

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1

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51791

Issue Date

2025-01-01

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2024-09-21

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2025-01-01

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154

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165

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2974-4334

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2974-4342

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2,845

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Biological and Biomedical Journal

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Nutritional value of white sapote (Casimiroa edulis) fruit, its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities in diabetic rats

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01 Feb 2025