The present study was conducted to compare and evaluate the potential benefits of three different antioxidants in reversing cadmium (Cd)-induced reproductive toxicity in adult male rats. Rats (n ¼ 5) weighing 180 AE 20 gm were divided into five groups (control, Cd, Cd þ sulforaphane, Cd þ vitamin E, and Cd þ plant extract). Treated groups received CdCl 2 (0.2 mg/kg), sulforaphane (25 mg/rat), vitamin E (75 mg/kg), and plant extract (100 mg/kg) for 15 days. Blood samples and testicular tissues were obtained for estimation of testosterone, Zn, and Cd concentration and daily sperm production/efficiency of sperm production. Cadmium exposure caused a significant decrease in final body weight (p50.0001). The plasma concentrations of Cd were significantly increased and Zn concentration decreased (p50.0001) in the Cd group as compared to the control group. The testicular concentrations of Cd were significantly increased and Zn concentration decreased (p50.0001) in the Cd group as compared to the control group. Cadmium exposure caused a significant decrease (p50.0001) in plasma testosterone concentrations and daily sperm production as compared to the control group. More significant effects were observed with Cdþsulforaphane, Cd þ vitamin E, and Cd þ plant extract treated groups in slashing Cd-induced toxicity. Present findings suggest that Ficus religiosa and sulforaphane are more powerful antioxidants as compared to vitamin E in reversing the oxidative stress and can have a protective role against Cd induced reproductive toxicity in adult male rats. Part of the mechanism involved in this protective role seems to be associated with the antioxidant properties of these agents in reducing reproductive damage.
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