Effect of Artocarpus heterophyllus (Jackfruit Seed) extract on the modulation of stress in experimental mice

Abstract

Background: Stress is a major concern for human being because it affects the person’s overall wellbeing. Rather than using chemical medications to modulate the stress responses, researchers are now using nutraceuticals. Objective: To investigate the impact of Artocarpus heterophyllus (jackfruit seed) extraction on stress modulation in experimental mice in order to ascertain potential therapeutic benefits. Materials and Method: Artocarpus heterophyllus jackfruit seed was used in a 7days study to see how stress affected swiss albino mice. By supplementing the feed with cortisol, stress was created. The following parameters were measured: serum cortisol, blood glucose level, weight variation and spleen size.There were four treatments group (control, stress, an stress- standard drug group, and stress- jackfruit seed group). Results: When comparing the stress and stress jackfruit seed treatments, jackfruit seed had no discernible impact on any of the parameters. Conclusion: However, the outcome demonstrated the important imperative impact of str