The long-term effect of hydro-alcoholic Aloe vera extract on serum levels of LH, FSH, inhibin B, anti-mullerian hormone, and testosterone in adult male rats

摘要: Despite the medicinal properties of Aloe vera, several active compounds found in the plant raise concerns about its safe consumption and application, particularly concerning the male reproductive system. Previous studies on the impacts of Aloe vera on male reproductive hormones were limited to testosterone and gonadotropins, with conflicting results. To date, no research has been conducted on the effect of Aloe vera on the hormones, such as inhibin B and anti-mullerian, which could shed light on the plant's effects on the male reproductive system. The aim of this experiment was to evaluate the effect of hydro-alcoholic Aloe vera gel extract on serum levels of hormones including inhibin B, gonadotropins, testosterone, and anti-mullerian hormone. For this purpose, 18 adult male rats were divided randomly into three groups (one control group and two treatment groups). The rats in the first and second experimental …