Serum biochemical responses under oxidative stress of aspartame in wistar albino rats

ObjectiveTo study whether the oral administration of aspartame (40 mg/kg body weight) for 15 d, 30 d and 90 d have any effect on marker enzymes, some selective liver and kidney function parameter, lipid peroxidation and antioxidant status in serum. To mimic human methanol metabolism, folate deficient animals were used.MethodAnimal weight, complete hemogram, marker enzyme in serum, some selected serum profile reflect liver and kidney function, plasma corticosterone level, and in serum, lipid peroxidation, nitric oxide, enzymatic and non-enzymatic antioxidant level was measured .ResultAfter 15 d of aspartame administration animals showed a significant change in marker enzymes, and antioxidant level. However, after repeated long term administration (30 d and 90 d) showed a significant change in some selected serum profile reflects liver and kidney function, along with marker enzymes, and antioxidant level.ConclusionsThis study concludes that oral administration of aspartame (40 mg/kg body weight) causes oxidative stress in Wistar albino rats by altering their oxidant/antioxidant balance.