Spirulina supplementation improves bone structural strength and stiffness in streptozocin-induced diabetic rats

• Main Authors: Sophia Ogechi, Ekeuku, Pei Nee, Chong, Hor Kuan, Chan, Norazlina, Mohamed, Gabriele Ruth Anisah, Froemming, Patrick Nwabueze, Okechukwu
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Science, Ltd. 2022
• Subjects: R Medicine (General); RM Therapeutics. Pharmacology
• Online Access: http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/40919/1/Spirulina%20supplementation%20-%20Copy.pdf; http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/40919/; https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2225411021000924?via%3Dihub
• Institution: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak

Spirulina (blue-green algae) contains a wide range of nutrients with medicinal properties which include b-carotene, chromium, and moderate amounts of vitamins B12. This study aims to determine the preventive effect of spirulina against bone fragility linked to type 2 diabetes mellitus. Thirty Sprag...