2.5 Blood analysis
(System H1, Bayer Diagnostics). Biochemical
parameters such as blood glucose, transaminases
(Aspartate aminotransferase and Alanine transferase,
creatinine, cholesterol and total protein in serum, liver
and kidneys were determined using commercial kits,
while biomarkers of oxidative stress such as
superoxide dismutase (SOD) [10], glutathione [11]
and malondialdehyde [12] were also determined in
the serum, kidney and liver