Beetroot protects the liver against chemical toxicity. - GreenMedInfo Summary

Abstract Title:

Hepatoprotective activity of Beta vulgaris against CCl4-induced hepatic injury in rats.

Abstract Source:

Fitoterapia. 2006 Feb;77(2):91-3. Epub 2005 Dec 20. PMID: 16376022

Abstract Author(s):

M Agarwal, V K Srivastava, K K Saxena, A Kumar

Abstract:

Ethanolic extract of Beta vulgaris roots given orally at doses of 1000, 2000 and 4000 mg/kg exhibited significant dose-dependent hepatoprotective activity against carbontetrachloride (CCl(4))-induced hepatotoxicity in rats. Hepatotoxicity and its prevention were assessed by serum markers viz. cholesterol, triglyceride, alanine amino transferase and alkaline phosphatase.

Article Published Date : Feb 01, 2006
Study Type : Animal Study
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Substances : Beet : CK(774) : AC(142)
Diseases : Chemically-Induced Liver Damage : CK(2304) : AC(1089)
Pharmacological Actions : Hepatoprotective : CK(8989) : AC(3831)

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Key Research Topics

Substance

Beet

Disease

Chemically-Induced Liver Damage

Pharmacological Actions

Hepatoprotective

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