P-39: Effect of L-Carnitine on Serum FSH, LH and Testosterone Levels in Adult Male Rats

Authors

  • Eidi M
  • Ghaffarian P
  • Ghahramani R
  • Hamidi Nomni M
Abstract:

Background: The benefit effect of L-carnitine is proposed for treatment of obesity as long time periods. So, in the present study, effect of L-carnitine on serum FSH, LH and testosterone levels in adult male rats is evaluated. Materials and Methods: Rats were treated different doses of L-carnitine tartarate daily for 16 days, peritoneally. The control group was treated saline as vehicle. After 16 days, animals were anesthetized with ether and blood specimens were obtained from heart. Serum FSH, LH and testosterone were measured by RIA. Results: The results showed that L-carnitine increased FSH, LH and testosterone levels in treated animals, significantly. Conclusion: The present study indicated that L-carnitine could affect on sex hormones and reproduction system. So, usage of L-carnitine for treatment of obesity as long periods should be noticed carefully.

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volume 7  issue 3

pages  50- 50

publication date 2013-09-01

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