Objective To investigate the safety of XinZhiKang brand monascus and Radix Salviae Miltiorrhiae combination capsule (XYZ/MRSM-CC). Methods In accordance with the standards and relevant regulations of the state, the mouse acute toxicity test, genetic toxicology experiments (including Ames test, micro nuclear test and mouse sperm malformation test) and 30 d feeding experiments in rats were conducted to investigate the safety of the capsule. Results The groups of mice were gavaged with a single dose of 20.0 g/kg?bw in the acute toxicity test, and no mortality or signs of toxicity were noted during the following 14 d. All 3 genetic toxicity tests were negative. The results of the 30 d feeding experiment showed no significant difference compared with the negative control group (P>0.05). Conclusion XYZ/MRSM-CC has no acute toxicity and no genotoxicity, which is a safe product and can be used as a kind of functional food supplement.
标题:芯之康牌红曲丹参胶囊动物毒理学安全性评价研究
英文标题:Toxicological safety evaluation of XinZhiKang brand monascus and Radix Salviae Miltiorrhiae combination capsule