Ameliorative Effect Of Spirulina In Mice Experimentally Exposed To Water Pollution With These Heavy Metals. (Lead And Cadmium)

Abstract

This study aimed to investigate the possible advantages of spirulina for mice subjected to heavy metal-contaminated water. Twenty mice were administered a dosage of 0.005 mg/L of cadmium chloride, while another twenty mice received the identical cadmium dosage along with a 3.0 g/kg spirulina suspension orally via gavage every five days, all while adhering to a standard diet.   The results indicated that cadmium induced considerable liver damage in the mice, evidenced by necrosis, inflammation, and fatty alterations, while spirulina treatment markedly mitigated these histological abnormalities, safeguarding the integrity of the liver tissue.