Protective effect of banana and mango peels against lead toxicity in rats

Abstract
            This study was carried out to determine the effect of dry banana peels (Musa Acuminate) and drymango peels (Mangiferaindica L.) against lead toxicity in weaning rats. Forty five growing male albino were divided into two main groups. The first group was the negative group (9) rats, the second group (36) rats was exposed to lead acetate and divided into four groups. The subgroup one positive group fed basal diet, the subgroup two fed basal diet containing (15%) banana peels, the subgroup three fed basal diet containing (15%) mango peels, the subgroup four fed basal diet containing (15%) combination of (banana and mango peels) for (6) weeks.
At the end of the experimental period the best result found in group fed basal diet containing (15%) combination banana and mango peels improved daily feed intake, body weight gain, feed efficiency ratio, hemoglobin and serum iron level. Moreover, lead concentration was decreased in serum and also it was improved the concentration of calcium, phosphorous as well as lead in bone of intoxicated rats. Dry peels of fruits were improved liver enzymes and kidney functions compared with positive group.
The histopathology results were agreedwith the results of serum parameters. These results recommend increasing the consumption of banana and mango peels. Nutrition Education Programs are needed to illustrate the importance of banana and mango peels in reducing lead toxicity