Research Article

Effects of high fructose consumption on metabolic parameters and liver histology in female sprague dawley rats

Volume: 8 Number: 1 January 6, 2026
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Effects of high fructose consumption on metabolic parameters and liver histology in female sprague dawley rats

Abstract

Aims: This study investigated the effects of long-term high fructose consumption on metabolic parameters and liver histology in female Sprague Dawley rats. Methods: The experimental group received 20% fructose-supplemented water for 90 days, while the control group was fed a standard diet. Results: Results showed that the fructose group had significantly lower feed intake (356.47±83.40 g vs. 1078.67±79.97 g) and protein intake (81.28±19.02 g vs. 245.94±18.23 g; p<0.001), but higher water consumption (2612.56±474.13 ml vs. 1662.03±121.70 ml; p<0.001). No statistical differences were observed in energy intake (2898.43±526.65 kcal vs. 3052.63±226.32 kcal) or body weight (1541.97±287.67 g vs. 1575.97±63.24 g; p>0.05). Histopathological analysis revealed grade 1 macrovesicular steatosis (affecting <33% of hepatocytes) in the fructose group, while the control group showed no pathological changes. Conclusion: The findings suggest that fructose triggers hepatic fat accumulation via de novo lipogenesis without disrupting energy balance or body weight. This study demonstrates that high fructose intake induces hepatic steatosis and metabolic adaptations in animal models, highlighting its potential role in diet-related metabolic disorders.

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Primary Language

English

Subjects

Nutritional Science, Public Health Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

January 6, 2026

Submission Date

October 10, 2025

Acceptance Date

December 22, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 8 Number: 1

APA
Kaya, C. A., & Özercan, İ. H. (2026). Effects of high fructose consumption on metabolic parameters and liver histology in female sprague dawley rats. Anatolian Current Medical Journal, 8(1), 97-102. https://doi.org/10.38053/acmj.1801083
AMA
1.Kaya CA, Özercan İH. Effects of high fructose consumption on metabolic parameters and liver histology in female sprague dawley rats. Anatolian Curr Med J / ACMJ / acmj. 2026;8(1):97-102. doi:10.38053/acmj.1801083
Chicago
Kaya, Can Ayhan, and İbrahim Hanifi Özercan. 2026. “Effects of High Fructose Consumption on Metabolic Parameters and Liver Histology in Female Sprague Dawley Rats”. Anatolian Current Medical Journal 8 (1): 97-102. https://doi.org/10.38053/acmj.1801083.
EndNote
Kaya CA, Özercan İH (January 1, 2026) Effects of high fructose consumption on metabolic parameters and liver histology in female sprague dawley rats. Anatolian Current Medical Journal 8 1 97–102.
IEEE
[1]C. A. Kaya and İ. H. Özercan, “Effects of high fructose consumption on metabolic parameters and liver histology in female sprague dawley rats”, Anatolian Curr Med J / ACMJ / acmj, vol. 8, no. 1, pp. 97–102, Jan. 2026, doi: 10.38053/acmj.1801083.
ISNAD
Kaya, Can Ayhan - Özercan, İbrahim Hanifi. “Effects of High Fructose Consumption on Metabolic Parameters and Liver Histology in Female Sprague Dawley Rats”. Anatolian Current Medical Journal 8/1 (January 1, 2026): 97-102. https://doi.org/10.38053/acmj.1801083.
JAMA
1.Kaya CA, Özercan İH. Effects of high fructose consumption on metabolic parameters and liver histology in female sprague dawley rats. Anatolian Curr Med J / ACMJ / acmj. 2026;8:97–102.
MLA
Kaya, Can Ayhan, and İbrahim Hanifi Özercan. “Effects of High Fructose Consumption on Metabolic Parameters and Liver Histology in Female Sprague Dawley Rats”. Anatolian Current Medical Journal, vol. 8, no. 1, Jan. 2026, pp. 97-102, doi:10.38053/acmj.1801083.
Vancouver
1.Can Ayhan Kaya, İbrahim Hanifi Özercan. Effects of high fructose consumption on metabolic parameters and liver histology in female sprague dawley rats. Anatolian Curr Med J / ACMJ / acmj. 2026 Jan. 1;8(1):97-102. doi:10.38053/acmj.1801083

 

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