Potential beneficial effect of naringenin on lipid peroxidation and antioxidant status in rats with ethanol-induced hepatotoxicity.

Objectives: The aim was to study the effect of naringenin, a biologically active compound, on tissue antioxidant status and lipid peroxidation in ethanol-induced hepatotoxicity in rats.

Methods: Rats were divided into four groups: Groups 1 and 2 received isocaloric glucose and 0.5% carboxymethyl cellulose; groups 3 and 4 received 20% ethanol equivalent to 6 g/kg daily for 60 days.