Background: Even though sleep makes up nearly a third of a person's lifetime, we do not fully appreciate its significance. The partial or nearly complete loss of sleep from an organism that results in a number of detrimental health issues is known as sleep deprivation. Aim: To investigate how omega 3 fatty acids affect the size and weight of the prostate gland in sleep-deprived rats. Study design: Random control trial. Methodology: Thirty male Sprague Dawley rats (population) aged three to four months and weighing 200 to 300 grammes were utilised. They were kept in a controlled setting at the NIH's animal house in Islamabad. Rats were randomised into three groups by using lottery method, with n = 10 rats in each group. The control group was designated as group A. They experienced a regular cycle of sleep and wakefulness. Rats in group B, which experienced sleep deprivation for 16 hours followed by an 8-hour sleep window each day for 8 weeks, were placed in the sleep-deprived group. The standard lab diet was provided to Groups A and B. For eight weeks, Group C received a typical lab meal combined with omega 3 fatty acids while also being sleep deprived for 16 hours, followed by an 8-hour sleep window each day. Results: In comparison to groups A and C that received omega 3, the gland weight and volume in group B were significantly lower. Group A: Weight and volume of the prostate: Prostate weight ranged from 1.85 to 0.50 grammes on average. The computed RTBWI was 0.60 + 0.22. The prostate's mean SD volume was 166.81 45.67 mm3. GROUP B: Weight of the prostate: Prostate weight ranged from 1.30 to 0.22 grammes on average. In the sleep-deprived group B compared to the control group A, the weight of the prostate was considerably lower (p-value=0.008). The computed RTBWI was 0.37 + 0.22. The prostate's mean SD volume was 127.88 67.35 mm3. GROUP C: Weight of prostate gland: In experimental group C, the prostate's mean SD weight was 2.19 0.42gm. According to the RTBWI calculation, it was 0.64 0.07. The prostate's mean SD volume was 182.89 44.16 mm3. Practical Implication: Today, sleep deprivation is a big problem, and this study will assist researchers in examining how Omega 3 fatty acids can help prevent this problem and the harmful effects it has on the prostate glands. Conclusion: It was concluded that Omega 3 fatty acids played a protective role while sleep deprivation had a negative impact on the weight and volume of the prostate gland. Keywords: Sleep Deprivation, Omega 3 Fatty Acids, Prostate and Protective Effect.
Background: Osteoporosis, a degenerative skeletal illness, is a widespread medical issue that can affect a person's way of life. Aim: To evaluate how salt played a protective role in the Sprague Dawley rats' femur's microscopic alterations. Study Design: Random control trial Methodology: The study used 30 female, Sprague Dawley rats aged between 0 and 12 weeks. Three groups of the animals were randomly chosen. For eight weeks, group B rodents received a high salt diet supplemented with zinc (50 mg/kg/day), while group A rats were administered a high salt diet (8% NaCl). The control group's diet was left unaltered. The left femora of the rats were excised during dissection. There was a decalcification process. To quantify the cortical bone, tissue from the mid-shaft of the femur was taken. To acquire five micrometer (m) sections, processing was done. Hematoxylin and Eosin (H&E) was used to stain tissues as a histological parameter. Each group was compared to the others. Statistical analysis: MATLAB was used to conduct the data analysis. Mean+ S.D. was used to express quantitative data. For group comparisons, a 2-sample t-test was used. Statistical significance was defined as p 0.05. Results: Group A of the experimental study had a considerably smaller area of cortical bone from the mid shaft of the femur. When compared to group A, the experimental zinc-administered group B showed statistically significant improvements. Practical Implication: Osteoporosis is a multifactorial disease and numerous micro/macro nutrients and dietary components can influence bone health including high salt intake. Zinc plays a pivotal role in maintenance and growth of skeletal system and its deficiency results in growth failure, epidermal, gastrointestinal, central nervous, immune, skeletal, and reproductive systems disorders so present study was planned. Conclusion: A diet high in salt caused bone loss due to a reduction in the cortex's surface area. By promoting osteoblast activity and preventing bone-resorbing cells, zinc is useful in reducing the negative effects of salt on bones. Keywords: Cortex, Femur, Osteaoprosis, Salt and Zinc
Osteoporosis is a major risk factor for fracture affects an enormous number of people of both genders worldwide. Objectives: To evaluate the shielding effect of omega-3 fatty acids on high salt induced histological findings in femur of rats. Study Design: Randomized Control Trial. Methodology: Female rats (n=30) were divided into three groups. Group A recieved high salt diet (8%NaCl) while group B recieved omega-3-treated salt loaded diet receiving 260 mg/kg body weight with 8% NaCl solution (8 weeks), control group received standard diet. Tissue from mid shaft and proximal end of femur was obtained to study the osteoblast number, mid cortical bone thickness and trabecular bone architecture. Statistical analysis: SPSS software, v 21 analyzed data. Results: Protective effects were seen in Omega-3 fatty acid supplemented experimental group B with increase in osteoblast number, mid cortical bone thickness and increase in microstructure of trabeculae. Conclusion: We concluded that dietary nutrient like omega-3 fatty acid is a helpful tool in eliminating adverse effects of salt on bones by enhancing osteoblastic activity thus reducing its remodeling. Keywords: Bone, Osteoblast, Omega-3 fatty acid, Salt and Trabeculae.
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