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ArticleInternational journal of health sciences

Ameliorative effects of African walnut on nicotine-induced reproductive toxicity in rat model.

David Chibuike Ikwuka, Bond Ugochukwu Anyaehie, Ed Nwobodo, Emmanuel I Umegbolu, Choice Chinaemerem Nworgu

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Article in International journal of health sciences. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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5 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

David Chibuike IkwukaDepartment of Physiology, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria, Enugu, Nigeria.
Bond Ugochukwu AnyaehieDepartment of Physiology, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria, Enugu, Nigeria.
Ed NwobodoDepartment of Human Physiology, Faculty of Basic Medical Science, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Nnewi Campus, Nigeria.
Emmanuel I UmegboluDepartment of General Outpatient, District Hospital Awgu, Enugu State, Nigeria.
Choice Chinaemerem NworguDepartment of Physiology, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria, Enugu, Nigeria.
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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveWalnuts are widely consumed nut by men in Nigeria and it has been connected to improving male reproductive health. This study evaluated the effect of African walnut on sperm parameters and testicular architecture of nicotine (NIC)-induced reproductive toxicity in male Wistar rats.

methodsWistar rats were randomly assigned into four groups, that is, GN

resultsNIC significantly reduced sperm motility (

conclusionAfrican walnut could exert therapeutic effect in the reduction of the adverse effect of NIC on the sperm motility, sperm count, and testicular architecture. It is worthwhile to consider it as a useful and affordable supplement to be added to the diet of males with infertility problems.

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Juglansnicotineoxidative stresstestistobacco

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PMCPMC7786447
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