Abstract

EFFECT OF JUNK FOODS (RICE MEAL CHIPS) AND (POTATO CHIPS) ON HAEMATOPOESIS IN MALE WISTAR RATS

*E. Shravana Jyothi and Anusha G.

Abstract

Aim: The present study was aimed at investigating the effect of junk foods (potato chips and rice meal chips) on Hematopoiesis in healthy Wistar rats. Subjects and Methods: The study was carried in 30 male wistar rats which were given with different doses of junk food through oral gauge for 21 days. haematological parameters are determined before and after administration of junk foods. After 21 days animals are sacrificed and sent for histopathological studies of liver spleen and intestine. Results: Potato chips(100mg/kg) has decreased red blood cells 1.47 times when compared to control group and rice meal chips (300mg/kg) has decreased red blood cells 1.5 times compared to control group. Potato chips (100mg/kg) has decreased red blood cells 1.39 times and potato chips(300mg/kg) has decreased RBC 1.43 times when compared to control group. Conclusion: In conclusion, the present study demonstrates that the junk foods rice meal chips and potato chips induced oxidative stress, thrombocytopenia and anaemia in the animals.

Keywords: Haematopoesis, wistar rats, anemia, thrombocytopenia.