THE POTENTIAL OF EGGSHELL POWDER EXTRACT IN ELEVATING CALCIUM LEVEL IN THE BLOOD OF ALBINO MICE (Mus musculus)

This study was designed to determine the effects of eggshell powder extract. Twenty one mice were divided into seven groups namely A, B, C, D, E, F and G. Group A, B and C were treated with eggshell powder extract, with a concentration of 30µl,60µl and 100µl. The positive controls, Groups D, E and F were treated with commercial calcium supplement specifically, Caltrate. There were three replicates for each concentration. On the other hand, those in Group G were given placebo treatment serving as the negative control. Prior to the treatment, blood samples were sent to the laboratory for calcium analysis. After three months of treatment, blood samples were again sent to the laboratory for final calcium analysis. Analysis of variance showed that 100ul concentration promoted the greatest rise in both eggshell powder extract and calcium supplement (caltrate). Treatment with eggshell powder extract were noted to raise the calcium level in the blood of the specimen but the values were significantly different compared to that of the positive control. The study has noted the potential of eggshell powder extract as an agent in elevating calcium levels in blood of albino mice.