D. C. Akukwu

Effect of Cyperus esculentus Meal on Glutathione and Sperm Parameters in Androgen-Induced Benign Prostate Hyperplasia (BPH) in Adult Male Wistar Rats

D. I. Izunwanne, D. C. Akukwu, M. U. Elendu, J. N. Egwurugwu, A. Obialor, C. C. Ofoegbu, H. A. Izunwanne, E. E. Ngwu, G. C. Uloneme & P. C. Ugwuezumba · Asian Journal of Research and Reports in Endocrinology · 2022

Introduction: Large populations and diversification of food plant species have continued to play an important role in sustaining healthy lifestyles and enhancing lifespan for everybody. This becomes imperative with growing environmental population and its resultant health hazards...

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Effect of Tiger Nut Meal on Food/Water Intake, Body Weight Changes and Semen Abnormality in Androgen-Induced BPH in Adult Male Wistar Rats

D. I. Izunwanne, E. E. Osim, P. Nwankpa, M. U. Elendu, P. C. Ugwuezumba & D. C. Akukwu · Asian Journal of Research and Reports in Gastroenterology · 2021

Introduction: Food and water intake correlate positively. This may be due to their mutual dependence on body size, but an additional mechanism directly linking food and water intakes may also be involved. It is also believed that Cyperus esculentus (tiger nut) has some fertility...

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