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Background: Recently, the consumption of cola markedly increased. So, the
health effects of cola drinks are an important public matter. However, there are
contradictory reports on its effects on hepatic, renal function.
Aim of the study: To examine the effect of chronic Pepsi-Cola consumption on
liver, kidney functions, their association to serum vitamin D (Vit.D) level and
oxidative stress biomarkers in rats.
Material, Methods: 32 adult male albino rats were divided equally into two
groups: Group I: control group, Group II: chronic cola consumption group which
had free access to cola beverage for 3 months. At the end of the study serum
alanine aminotransferase(A.L.T.), serum aspartate aminotransferase(A.S.T), total
proteins, albumin, globulin, urea, creatinine, Vit.D, calcium, phosphorus, glucose,
insulin, malondialdehyde(M.D.A.), total antioxidant capacity(T.A.C.),
glutathione(G.S.H.), superoxide dismutase(S.O.D.) levels were determined.
Livers, kidneys were processed for histopathology.
Results: There was a significant increase in serum A.S.T, A.L.T., urea, glucose,
insulin, M.D.A. in cola group compared to control group. There was a significant
decrease in serum Vit.D, T.A.C., G.S.H., S.O.D., calcium, accompanied by a
significant increase in serum phosphorus. Additionally, there was a significant
negative correlation between Vit.D and(A.S.T, A.L.T., M.D.A.) in cola group.
However, there was a significant positive correlation between Vit.D and(T.A.C.,
G.S.H., S.O.D.) in cola group. Also, liver, renal sections showed histopathological
changes.
Conclusion: cola consumption induced Vit.D deficiency which was associated
with oxidant/antioxidant imbalance that could explain its hazardous impact on
liver, kidney functions in rats.
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