Effects of Microwave Oven Exposed Diet on Animal Weight and Testicular Tissue and Relative Role of Mentha Piperita and Melatonin

Abstract

Background: Usage of electronic gadgets like microwave oven is increasing day by day that heats the food by exposing it to electromagnetic radiations which has many hazardous effects on human health including fertility. Aim: To find the effects of microwave oven exposed diet on weight and testis of mice along with protective effects of Mentha Piperita and Melatonin Study Design: Randomized control trial. Methodology: Adult male mice (n=32) were divided into four groups. Control group (G1) received standard pellets prepared for mice. Second group (G2) was given mice pellets exposed to microwave oven. Third group (G3) received Mentha Piperita leaf extract along with mice pellets exposed to microwave oven and the fourth group (G4) received oral melatonin along with pellets exposed to microwave oven. After experimental period, wt of each mice was again recorded and then mice were sacrificed. Data analyzed by SPSS 21.0v. Results: There was no statistically significant difference of weight gain of animals but there was significant reduction in weight of testis in group G2 but in G3 and G4 wt of the testis was close to control. Conclusion: It was concluded that microwave oven exposed diet had no significant effect on overall weight gain of the animal but it significantly reduced weight of the testis in group G2. However, Mentha Piperita and Melatonin both had ameliorative effects on the wt of the testicular tissue.