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Fish protein intake is a novel dietary approach for managing diabetes-associated complications in diabetic Wistar rat model.

Food science & nutrition
February 1, 2021
Humaira Muzaffar et al. (13 authors)
Journal ArticleAnimal Study
Study Details

Study Goal

The researchers aimed to evaluate the therapeutic efficacy of a fish protein-rich diet in managing diabetes and associated complications in diabetic Wistar rats.

Results Summary

The fish protein-rich diet (45% and 55%) significantly controlled serum glucose, oxidative stress, and lipid profile, improved kidney and liver function markers, and restored serum protein levels in diabetic rats.

Population

Alloxan-induced diabetic Wistar rats

Effective Dosage

45% and 55% fish protein-rich diet

Duration

28 days

Interactions

None mentioned

Extracted Claims (15)
InterventionDirectionEndpointPopulationDosageImpactClaim #
high-protein (HP) diet (45% and 55% fish protein rich in ω3 fatty acids)
decrease
serum glucose
alloxan-induced diabetic Wistar rats
-
noteworthy control
#1
high-protein (HP) diet (45% and 55% fish protein rich in ω3 fatty acids)
decrease
oxidative stress
alloxan-induced diabetic Wistar rats
-
noteworthy control
#2
high-protein (HP) diet (45% and 55% fish protein rich in ω3 fatty acids)
decrease
lipid profile
alloxan-induced diabetic Wistar rats
-
noteworthy control
#3
45% fish diet
increase
concentration of serum creatinine
alloxan-induced diabetic Wistar rats
-
appreciably improved
#4
45% fish diet
increase
concentration of urea
alloxan-induced diabetic Wistar rats
-
appreciably improved
#5
45% fish diet
increase
concentration of uric acid
alloxan-induced diabetic Wistar rats
-
appreciably improved
#6
45% fish diet
increase
renal functions
alloxan-induced diabetic Wistar rats
-
exhibited a vibrant improvement
#7
55% fish diet
increase
concentration of serum creatinine
alloxan-induced diabetic Wistar rats
-
appreciably improved
#8
55% fish diet
increase
concentration of urea
alloxan-induced diabetic Wistar rats
-
appreciably improved
#9
55% fish diet
increase
concentration of uric acid
alloxan-induced diabetic Wistar rats
-
appreciably improved
#10
55% fish diet
increase
renal functions
alloxan-induced diabetic Wistar rats
-
exhibited a vibrant improvement
#11
HP diet
increase
total protein concentration in blood
alloxan-induced diabetic Wistar rats
-
restored
#12
HP diet
increase
albumin concentration in blood
alloxan-induced diabetic Wistar rats
-
restored
#13
HP diet treatment
increase
normal serum aspartate transaminase concentration
alloxan-induced diabetic Wistar rats
-
restored
#14
HP diet treatment
increase
normal serum alanine aminotransferase concentration
alloxan-induced diabetic Wistar rats
-
restored
#15
Abstract

Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder associated with short term as well as long-term undesirable complications caused by persistent hyperglycemia. Recently, there has been emerging evidence that natural foods and their bioactive compounds are the key contributors to the treatment of diabetes and associated complications. This study was designed to explore the therapeutic efficacy of a fish protein-rich diet for managing diabetes and associated complications in the diabetic Wistar rat model. A high-protein (HP) diet (45% and 55% fish protein rich in ω3 fatty acids) was given to alloxan-induced diabetic rats for 28 days. Blood samples were collected for monitoring serum glucose, oxidative stress markers, lipid profile, kidney function markers, serum proteins, and liver function markers. Results indicated that there was a noteworthy control (p < .05) of serum glucose, oxidative stress, and lipid profile in HP diet treated diabetic rats. Treatment with 45% and 55% fish diet appreciably improved the concentration of serum creatinine, urea, uric acid and exhibited a vibrant improvement in renal functions. Our results confirmed that the HP diet restored total protein and albumin concentration in blood. The HP diet treatment also restored the normal serum aspartate transaminase and alanine aminotransferase concentration.

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Quality Scores
SafetyNot Assessed
Efficacy85/10
Quality75/10
Citation Metrics
Total Citations3
Citations/Year0.6
Relative Citation Ratio0.18
NIH Percentile9.2%
Research Impact Scores
APT Score0.25
Weight Score1.64
Normalized Score0.69
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