Funmilola C. Oladele

Hepatotoxic Nature of Potash (Kaun) in Wistar Rats

Funmilola C. Oladele, Augustine I. Airaodion, Aanu P. Agunbiade, Ayodeji A. Adedeji, Anthony U. Megwas, Emmanuel B. Ayita, Ojo J. Osunmuyiwa & Sunday A. Emaleku · International Research Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology · 2021

Background: The use of potash as food additive without a recourse to its adverse effect is on the increase in Nigeria. Aim: This study is designed to assess its effect on hepatic indices of Wistar rats. Methodology: Potash was locally sourced in a market in Owerri, Imo State, Nig...

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Consumption of Potash Adversely affects Sperm Quality and Sex Hormones of Male Wistar Rats

Augustine I. Airaodion, Funmilola C. Oladele, Simeon O. Oluba, Ayodeji A. Adedeji, Aanu P. Agunbiade, Anthony U. Megwas, Emmanuel B. Ayita & Ojo J. Osunmuyiwa · International Journal of Research and Reports in Gynaecology · 2021

Background: Potash consumption is very common in Nigeria especially in the rural communities. It is often used as food additives in different doses without any regard for its toxicity. Aim: This study sought to evaluate the effect of potash on the sperm quality and reproductive h...

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