Protein Supplement Drinks, the Modern Killer that Induces Oxidative Stress in Mice Liver

Abstract

Introduction: In past few years, the use of protein supplements is popular among body builders, as thestrategy for weight control, and energy intake.Aims: In the current study we aim to examine the effect of a protein supplement drink on oxidation-reductionsystems in mice liver tissues.Material and Methods: Twenty mice were randomly separated into two groups. The first experimentalgroup; were feeding with a protein upplement and the other without protein supplement as a control groupsover 12 weeks.Results: The results highlighted that body weight was significantly lower (P =0.001) in the protein supplementgroup when compared with the second group. Additionally, we have observed significant differences in thelevel of malondialdehyde, total protein carbonyl, nitric oxide, and glutathione oxidized in liver tissue of theprotein supplement group when compared with the control group.Conclusion: Protein supplement drinkshave a harmful toxic effect that can promote worse oxidative stress, especially on liver tissue, which couldelevate the risk for the development of liver diseases in the long time.