Table 6 Blood HG, PCV and glucose in the experimental rat groups
From: Functional role of selenium-fortified yogurt against aflatoxin-contaminated nuts in rats
Variables | HG (g/dl) | PCV % | Glucose (mg/dl) |
|---|---|---|---|
Groups | |||
Negative control consumed 3% mixed safe nuts | 13.98 ± 1.89a | 38.42 ± 4.53a | 95.85 ± 5.99c |
Positive control consumed 3% mixed nuts contaminated with aflatoxins | 10.99 ± 1.25c | 27.53 ± 2.60c | 149.06 ± 10.37a |
Rat groups consumed 3% pistachios, cashews, walnuts, almonds and hazelnuts contaminated with aflatoxins | |||
 Pistachios with selenium-fortified yogurt | 12.65 ± 1.26ab | 34.38 ± 4.59ab | 104.63 ± 13.29bc |
 Cashews with selenium-fortified yogurt | 12.79 ± 1.33ab | 35.08 ± 4.87ab | 105.76 ± 11.55bc |
 Walnuts with selenium-fortified yogurt | 12.45 ± 1.34ab | 34.56 ± 4.50ab | 107.09 ± 12.11bc |
 Almonds with selenium-fortified yogurt | 12.77 ± 1.55b | 33.98 ± 4.08ab | 106.70 ± 11.29bc |
 Hazelnuts with selenium-fortified yogurt | 12.88 ± 1.63ab | 34.70 ± 4.80ab | 110.03 ± 13.28bc |