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TO DETERMINE THE CONCENTRATION OF BROWN TOP MILLET FOR CONSUMPTION ACCORDING TO BODY WEIGHT/DAY

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Ms.Ankita Bharat Kemdarne, Ms. Ankita Jalindar Shende, Mr.Appasaheb Ramesh Chavan, Mr.Pravin Suresh Chavan, Asst. Prof. Jyoti More
ยป doi: 10.48047/AFJBS.6.S12.2024.1863-1879

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Millets are a group of small-grained cereal crops known for their high nutritional value and health benefits. Brown top millet (Urochloa ramose) is an introduced, warm-season grass often used in forage and pasture management systems. Millet grains come in various colours such as white, grey, yellow, or red and are gluten- free, making them suitable for individuals with celiac disease or digestive issues. Brown top millet is rich in protein, fibre, and low in carbohydrates. It has been found to lower badcholesterol(LDL), prevent clot formation in the airways, and improve heart function. Acute oral toxicitystudies have shown that brown top millet issafe to consume up to a dose of 5000 mg/kg. Specific concentrations of brown top millet can be provided to individuals based on their body weight per day. The LD50 (lethal dose 50%) helps identify the target organ affected by toxicity to predict potential harmful effects in humans. It has been concluded that oral administration of brown top millet does not induce histopathological alterations in the liver of mice, indicating its safety for consumption.

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