BACKGROUND: Garlic contains a variety of effective compounds that exhibit variable activities. AIM OF WORK: This study was carried out to assess the effect of treatment with I.P. injection of water garlic extract (500mg/kg BW) and/or vitamin E orally (500mg/kg BW) on blood glucose, insulin levels and lipid profile in diabetic male albino rats. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Fifty four rats ... Read more

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: The prevalence of metabolic syndrome is increasing and it is considered one of the main threats to human health worldwide. Fructose feeding induces hyper-insulinemia, insulin resistance and hyper-triglyceridemia. The main objective of the present study is to evaluate the pharmacological effects of the single and combined administration of carvedilol and melatonin on fructose-induced metabolic syndrome in rats. METHODS: ... Read more