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January 1, 2025Brazilian Journal of BiologyOpen Access

Enhancing the antifertility performance by cashew nut shell extract (Anacardium occidentale L.) on Rattus norvegicus Berkenhout 1769

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HHH. HarlitaMIMeti IndrowatiDSDewi Puspita Sari

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Overview

Experimental study reveals cashew nut shell extract alters testosterone levels and sperm quality in male rats, suggesting potential as a natural antifertility agent.

Key Points

  • Cashew nut shell extract significantly reduced testosterone levels and sperm quality in male rats, indicating antifertility potential.
  • Testosterone levels decreased with increasing doses of cashew nut shell extract, showing a dose-response effect.
  • Histological analysis revealed structural changes in the testes, particularly atrophy in the seminiferous tubules of higher dose groups.
  • The extract did not significantly affect the body weight of rats, suggesting its antifertility effects are independent of weight changes.

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Harlita et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af5bafad7bf08b1eadf080https://doi.org/10.1590/1519-6984.293201
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