Adverse Effects of Excessive Soft Drinks Consumption on Male Fertility in Wistar Rat Models.
Authors/Creators
- 1. Department of Human Physiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medical Sciences University of Benin, Edo State Nigeria
- 2. Department of Human Physiology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Health Sciences University of port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.
- 3. Department of Human Physiology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Health Sciences Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island Bayelsa State Nigeria
- 4. Bayelsa State College of Health Sciences, Otuogidi –Ogbia Yenagoa, Bayelsa State Nigeria
Description
This study examines the possible effects of prolonged consumption of soft drinks on sperm parameters in male wistar rats. Thirty-five (35) male wistar rats were divided into five groups with the control groups administered with distilled water only, and four other test groups administered with single dose (1.2ml) Coca-Cola, double dose (2.4ml) Coca-Cola (Cocacolax2), 0.6ml bullet drinks and 1.2ml sugar solution. Aside from the administered samples, food and water were regularly kept at their disposals. The experimental study lasted for forty (40) days. The weights before and after administration were measured to ascertain the effects of the test samples on the mean weight difference as well as their mean relative weight difference. Sperm parameters were taken to ascertain the effects of the test samples on fertility. The results from this study have shown that consumption of soft drinks have stimulating effects on weights, with corresponding adverse effects on spermatogenesis of test groups when compared with the control group