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Utilizing a Combination of Supplements Comprising Boric Acid, Magnesium, Vitamin D3, and Extra Virgin Olive Oil to Improve Metabolism in Menopausal Ovariectomized Rats.

Biological trace element research
December 28, 2024
Hebatallah Husseini Atteia et al. (4 authors)
Journal ArticleAnimal Study
Study Details

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.

Extracted Claims (13)
InterventionDirectionEndpointPopulationDosageImpactClaim #
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
Abstract

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.

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Quality Scores
SafetyNot Assessed
Efficacy85/10
Quality78/10
Research Impact Scores
APT Score0.05
Weight Score1.20
Normalized Score0.70
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