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Garlic-supplemented diet attenuates gentamicin-induced ototoxicity: an experimental study.

Author: AkinciHarun, BalbalogluEvrim, UzunLokman

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Overview

This study investigated the effect of a 4% garlic-supplemented diet on the ototoxicity induced by gentamicin in rats. The results suggest that garlic may have a protective effect against gentamicin-induced ototoxicity.
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Original Abstract of the Article :
Gentamicin sulfate is a potent aminoglycoside antibiotic associated with serious side effects, including ototoxicity. Garlic, with its intrinsic antioxidant activity, may prove beneficial in prevention of ototoxicity. In this study, we investigated the effect of a 4% garlic-supplemented diet on the ...See full text at original site
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引用元：
https://doi.org/10.1177/000348941212100211

データ提供：米国国立医学図書館（NLM）

Garlic: A Potential Protector Against Gentamicin Ototoxicity

This study investigates the potential protective effects of garlic against gentamicin-induced ototoxicity in rats. Gentamicin, an aminoglycoside antibiotic, can cause hearing loss as a side effect. The researchers found that a garlic-supplemented diet significantly attenuated gentamicin-induced ototoxicity, suggesting that garlic's antioxidant properties may help protect against this adverse effect.

Garlic's Protective Power Against Ototoxicity

This research provides evidence for the potential of garlic to protect against gentamicin-induced ototoxicity. It suggests that incorporating garlic into the diet might help mitigate the risk of hearing loss associated with this antibiotic.

The Flavor of Protection

Just as a camel uses its sense of smell to navigate the desert, we can use our senses to explore the potential of natural remedies. This study highlights the protective properties of garlic against a common side effect of gentamicin.

Dr.Camel's Conclusion

This study encourages further investigation into the potential benefits of garlic in protecting against gentamicin-induced ototoxicity. It suggests that incorporating garlic into the diet may offer a natural way to mitigate the risk of hearing loss associated with this antibiotic.

Date :
  1. Date Completed 2012-04-05
  2. Date Revised 2017-02-14
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

22397224

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

10.1177/000348941212100211

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