Biochemical, haematological and histological effects of dietary supplementation with leaves of Gnetum africanum Welw. on paracetamol-induced hepatotoxicity in rats.

Preliminary studies on the effects of dietary supplementation with Gnetum africanum leaves on some biochemical, haematological and histological parameters were investigated in female rats in which liver damage was induced with paracetamol. Thirty rats were divided into six hepatotoxic and non-hepatotoxic groups and were fed with 5% and 10% Gnetum africanum-supplemented diet.Weight changes and…