Group 4 (DEX + SPAE 800): Received DEX (10 mg/kg, I/P) and SPAE orally at 800 mg/kg/day ( The 400 mg/kg and 800 mg/kg body weight/day doses for Spirulina platensis aqueous extract were selected based on previous studies demonstrating safety and hepatoprotective efficacy in rodent models (Ghallab et al., 2025), respectively
Once weight loss plateaus or maintenance begins, weekly dosing is sufficient
Primarily located in arid inland regions, this plant is not widely utilized as a food source
Potential Risks and Side Effects While plasma or platelet donation is generally safe, individuals with diabetes need to be aware of potential risks and side effects
DPP-IV inhibitors in plant seeds The seeds of various plants belonging to different orders, such as Castanospermum austral , Cicer arietinum , Trigonella foenum graceum (order: Fabales), Avena sativa , Hordeum vulgare var