Ailton S S Júnior, Felipe J Aidar, Luiz A S Silva, Thais de B Silva, Sara F M de Almeida, Daiane C S Teles, Waldecy de L Junior, Dulce M Schimieguel, Daniel A de Souza, Ana C S Nascimento, Enilton A Camargo, Jymmys L Dos Santos, Ana M de O E Silva, Rogéria de S Nunes, Lysandro P Borges, Ana A M Lira
(1) Background: Species of the genus Cymbopogon and its essential oil are known for their antioxidant and hypoglycemic effects. This study aimed to investigate the impact of the essential oil of Cymbopogon flexuosus (EOCF), and its major component, citral, on glycemic, lipid, antioxidant parameters, and oxidative stress in a type 1 diabetes (DM1) rat model. (2) Methods: Initially, EOCF was analyzed by Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) and the antioxidant activity of EOCF and citral was evaluated...
March 4, 2024: Life