| Table 2. Effects of monosodium glutamate and Amaranthus hybridus on sperm parameters. | ||||
| Parameters | GROUP A | GROUP B | GROUP C | GROUP D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sperm Count (x106/ml) | 159.4±46.2 | 168.0±47.1 | 79.0±19.2* | 158.0±43.2 |
| Sperm Motility | 70.0±7.0 | 78.0±8.4 | 49.0±7.1* | 68.0±4.5 |
| Sperm Progressivity | a1 | a1 | b1* | b1 |
| Sperm with normal morphology (%) | 74.0±11.4 | 78.0±13.0 | 42.0±19.2* | 68.0±8.4 |
| Sperm with abnormal morphology (%) | 26.0±11.4 | 22.0±13.0 | 58.0±19.2* | 32.0±8.4 |
*p<0.05; significantly different from controls. Values are expressed as mean ± SD for n=8 in each group.
a1 = rapid linear progressive motility, b1 = slow sluggish linear or non-linear motility.