Effect of Banana, Apple, and Pineapple on Gonadotropic Hormones in Male Wistar Rats Treated with Monosodium Glutamate

  • K. B. Gbaranor Department of Human Physiology, College of Medical Sciences, Rivers State University, Rivers State, South-South, Nigeria
  • A., Tamuno-Opubo Department of Human Physiology, College of Medical Sciences, Rivers State University, Rivers State, South-South, Nigeria
  • F. Saronee Department of Human Physiology, College of Medical Sciences, PAMO University of Medical Sciences, Rivers State, South-South, Nigeria
  • T. H. Olatunbosun Department of Human Physiology, College of Medical Sciences, University of Uyo, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, South-South, Nigeria
  • A. K. Okari Department of Medical Biochemistry, College of Medical Sciences, Rivers State University, Rivers State, South-South, Nigeria
  • E. Alexander-Uloghoman Department of Human Physiology, College of Medical Sciences, Rivers State University, Rivers State, South-South, Nigeria
  • L. L. Biibaloo Department of Surgery (ENT), College of Medical Sciences, Rivers State University, Rivers State, South-South, Nigeria
  • B. Z. Ovili-Odili Department of Human Physiology, College of Medical Sciences, Delta State University Abraka, Delta State, South-South, Nigeria
  • M. Odimabo Department of Human Physiology, College of Medical Sciences, Rivers State University, Rivers State, South-South, Nigeria
  • H. Chris-Biriowu Department of Human Physiology, College of Medical Sciences, Rivers State University, Rivers State, South-South, Nigeria
  • D. Dan-Jumbo Department of Human Physiology, College of Medical Sciences, Rivers State University, Rivers State, South-South, Nigeria
  • Laz Ayebaekipriye Department of Human Physiology, College of Medical Sciences, Rivers State University, Rivers State, South-South, Nigeria
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14962671
Keywords: Effect, Banana, Apple, Pineapple, Reproductive Hormones,Monosodium Glutamate

Abstract

Reproductive hormones are chemical substances that aid reproductive process by enhancing the growth and development of sex cells. When these hormones are not in order it affects reproductive process. Majority of male now depend on fruits consumption to enhance their hormonal status. Smoothies is a combination of different fruits and blend to give a desirable outcome. The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of smoothies (banana, apple, and pineapple) on reproductive hormones in male Wistar rats treated with monosodium glutamate. Infertility may occur due to male factors, female factors, combination of male and female factors or may be unexplained. In view of the importance attached to parenthood seen in Africa, it is not surprising that infertility is reported to be considered a major cause for divorce, abandonment, polygamy and marital instability. This has led to the use of alternate means to improve hormone levels as to boost fertility. This study involved 30 Male Wistar rats (weighing 130-180g) randomly selected in to five groups. Group 1 – Control, Group 2, 3 and 4 were administered with 1ml, 2mls and 3mls of smoothies respectively, Group 5 – Monosodium glutamate (400mg/ml), and Group 6 – Monosodium glutamate + High dose (400mg/ml +3mls of smoothies). Results from this study showed that smoothies administration in rats induced dose-dependent reductions in follicle stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone coupled.

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Published
2025-03-03
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Gbaranor, K. B., Tamuno-Opubo, A., Saronee, F., Olatunbosun, T. H., Okari, A. K., Alexander-Uloghoman, E., Biibaloo, L. L., Ovili-Odili, B. Z., Odimabo, M., Chris-Biriowu, H., Dan-Jumbo, D., & Ayebaekipriye, L. (2025). Effect of Banana, Apple, and Pineapple on Gonadotropic Hormones in Male Wistar Rats Treated with Monosodium Glutamate. GPH-International Journal of Biological & Medicine Science, 8(02), 01-07. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14962671
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