Effect of Solanium melongena fruits supplemented diet on Hyperglycemia, Overweight, Liver function and Dyslipidemia in Male New Zealand Rabbits fed High fat and Sucrose diet

The aim of the present study is to evaluate the effect of Solanium melongena Fruits supplemented diet on hyperglycemia, overweight, liver function and dyslipidemia in male New Zealand rabbits fed high fat and Sucrose solution diet.A qualitative phytochemical analysis of Solanium melongena fruits extract was performed using standard methods and phytochemical analysis showed presence of saponin, flavonoids, alkaloids, anthraquinones, tannins, steriods and terpenoids.A total of twenty male male New Zealand rabbits with mean weights between 489.00±8.0 to 493.00±10.5gwere divided into five (5) groups (n=4), normal control group was fed normal rabbit chow and experimental groups were fed high fat diet and 30% sucrose solution.Body weights, blood sugar levels, key liver enzymes and lipid profile were examined, and the results demonstrated that, diet supplemented with 10% and 20% of Solanium melongena fruit possess a hypoglycemic ability, could aid weight reduction, restored liver function and acted as a good regulator of lipid profile levels.