Utilizing a Combination of Supplements Comprising Boric Acid, Magnesium, Vitamin D3, and Extra Virgin Olive Oil to Improve Metabolism in Menopausal Ovariectomized Rats.
Study Goal
The researchers aimed to investigate the potential of extra virgin olive oil in improving metabolic parameters in menopausal ovariectomized rats.
Results Summary
The study found that extra virgin olive oil significantly improved inflammation, oxidative stress, and metabolic parameters in ovariectomized rats, with concurrent use alongside other supplements showing even better effects.
Population
Menopausal ovariectomized rats.
Effective Dosage
Not specified.
Duration
Not specified.
Interactions
None mentioned.
| Intervention | Direction | Endpoint | Population | Dosage | Impact | Claim # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
boric acid | decrease | inflammation | menopausal ovariectomized rats | - | significant improvement | #1 |
boric acid | decrease | oxidative stress | menopausal ovariectomized rats | - | significant improvement | #2 |
boric acid | improvement | metabolic parameters | menopausal ovariectomized rats | - | significant improvement | #3 |
magnesium | decrease | inflammation | menopausal ovariectomized rats | - | significant improvement | #4 |
magnesium | decrease | oxidative stress | menopausal ovariectomized rats | - | significant improvement | #5 |
magnesium | improvement | metabolic parameters | menopausal ovariectomized rats | - | significant improvement | #6 |
vitamin D3 | decrease | inflammation | menopausal ovariectomized rats | - | significant improvement | #7 |
vitamin D3 | decrease | oxidative stress | menopausal ovariectomized rats | - | significant improvement | #8 |
vitamin D3 | improvement | metabolic parameters | menopausal ovariectomized rats | - | significant improvement | #9 |
extra virgin olive oil | decrease | inflammation | menopausal ovariectomized rats | - | significant improvement | #10 |
extra virgin olive oil | decrease | oxidative stress | menopausal ovariectomized rats | - | significant improvement | #11 |
extra virgin olive oil | improvement | metabolic parameters | menopausal ovariectomized rats | - | significant improvement | #12 |
combined treatment (boric acid, magnesium, vitamin D3, extra virgin olive oil) | improvement | inflammation, oxidative stress, and metabolic parameters | menopausal ovariectomized rats | - | better impact than individual use | #13 |
Metabolic syndrome during menopause can lead to diabetes, cardiovascular problems, and increased mortality rates. Hormone replacement therapy is recommended to manage climacteric complications, but it has serious adverse effects. This study, therefore, investigated the potential of supplementing some minerals, vitamins, and natural products like boric acid, magnesium, vitamin D3, and extra virgin olive oil on metabolic status of menopausal ovariectomized rats. Fourty-two female adult rats were randomly assigned to seven groups: a) Sham Control, b) Ovariectomized Control, c) Ovariectomized + Boric acid, d) Ovariectomized + Magnesium, e) Ovariectomized + Vitamin D3, f) Ovariectomized + Extra virgin olive oil, and g) Ovariectomized + Combined treatment groups. Serum inflammatory and oxidative stress markers, serum lipogram pattern, hepatic triglycerides, body weight, fasting blood glucose, serum insulin, leptin, and adiponectin, as well as hepatic insulin signaling cascade, IRS1/pAKT/GLUT4 were measured in each group to assess metabolic function. Results revealed a significant improvement in inflammation, oxidative stress, and metabolic parameters by individual and concomitant treating ovariectomized rats with boric acid, magnesium, vitamin D3, and extra virgin olive oil. Interestingly, the concurrent use of these supplements displayed a better impact than individual use, suggesting their valuable therapeutic potential for managing metabolic syndrome in menopausal women. However, the necessity of all four supplements for optimal therapeutic effects remains unsubstantiated.