ABSTRACT:
This study examines the possible effects of prolonged consumption of soft drinks on sperm parameters in male wistar
rats. Thirty-five (35) male wistar rats were divided into five groups with the control groups administered with distilled water only,
and four other test groups administered with single dose (1.2ml) Coca-Cola, double dose (2.4ml) Coca-Cola (Cocacolax2), 0.6ml
bullet drinks and 1.2ml sugar solution. Aside from the administered samples, food and water were regularly kept at their disposals.
The experimental study lasted for forty (40) days. The weights before and after administration were measured to ascertain the effects
of the test samples on the mean weight difference as well as their mean relative weight difference. Sperm parameters were taken to
ascertain the effects of the test samples on fertility. The results from this study have shown that consumption of soft drinks have
stimulating effects on weights, with corresponding adverse effects on spermatogenesis of test groups when compared with the
control group
KEYWORDS:
Coca Cola, Sperm, Testes, Spermatogenesis, Weight, soft drinks
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