Toxicological and biochemical investigations in rats administered “kaun” (trona) a natural food additive used in Nigeria
Trona, a geological mineral, is often used as a natural food additive in many parts of Nigeria. This work was done to evaluate trona for metal content, acute toxicity and biochemical effects on vital organs such as the liver and the kidney. Consequently, graded doses of 10, 100, 1000, 1500 and 5000 ...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2016-12-01
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| Series: | Journal of Nutrition & Intermediary Metabolism |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352385916300056 |