Table 2.
Influence of crocin on FBG and insulin concentrations, and HOMA-IR in metabolic syndrome (MetS)-induced rats.
| FBG (mg/dL) | Fasting serum insulin (μU/L) | HOMA-IR | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Control | 83.82 ± 6.35 | 12.30 ± 1.30 | 2.54 ± 0.26 |
| MetS | 142.87a ± 10.67 | 16.74a ± 2.02 | 5.92a ± 0.94 |
| MetS + Crocin (5 mg/kg) | 122.00a, b ± 12.33 | 12.90b ± 1.40 | 3.90a, b ± 0.68 |
| MetS + Crocin (10 mg/kg) | 94.00b, c ± 11.77 | 12.40b ± 1.50 | 2.90b ± 0.65 |
Data are displayed as Mean ± S.D.
Statistical analysis was carried out using one-way ANOVA followed by Tukey’s post-hoc test
a
Significantly different from control at p < 0.05.
b
Significantly different from MetS group at p < 0.05.
c
Significantly different from crocin (5 mg/kg) at p < 0.05.