The effect of Madhumeha Kusumakar Rasa – an Ayurved medicine – in insulin resistance
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Samruddhi Kavishwar
, Monisha Nair
und Yogesh A. Kulkarni
Abstract
Objectives
Madhumeha Kusumakar Rasa (MKR) is an Ayurved formulation having a strong pharmacological base for diabetes management. This study aimed to validate MKR's efficacy in dexamethasone-induced insulin resistance (IR).
Methods
Albino Wistar rats were divided into four groups. Group 1 served as the normal control, Group 2 received dexamethasone 1.5 mg/kg (i.p.), Group 3 received dexamethasone and metformin 200 mg/kg (p.o.), and Group 4 received dexamethasone and MKR 236 mg/kg (p.o.). Animals were evaluated for serum glucose levels and glucose tolerance, serum insulin, Homeostatic model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR), Homeostatic model assessment of insulin sensitivity (HOMA-IS), fasting glucose to insulin ratio (FGIR), and lipid parameters. Pancreas, liver, and kidneys were evaluated for reduced Glutathione (GSH) and Malondialdehyde (MDA) levels. These tissues were also evaluated for histopathological changes.
Results
MKR showed significant improvement in serum glucose and glucose tolerance, serum insulin and HOMA-IR, HOMA-IS, and FGIR. It also showed a significant improvement in lipid parameters as compared to the dexamethasone-treated group. It prevented depletion of GSH levels and elevation in MDA levels. These effects were supported by histopathological analysis.
Conclusions
MKR treatment significantly attenuated dexamethasone-induced IR. This study validates the mechanism of the anti-diabetic potential of MKR.
Funding source: Shree Dhootapapeshwar Ltd.
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Research funding: The work was funded by Shree Dhootapapeshwar Limited, Mumbai, India.
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Author contributions: All the authors have accepted responsibility for the entire content of this submitted manuscript and approved submission.
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Competing interests: Two authors are from Shree Dhootapapeshwar Limited, which have also funded the study. The other authors declare no conflict of interest.
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Ethical statement: The study protocol was approved by the Institutional Animal Ethics Committee (Protocol number-KMKCP/IAEC/181903).
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