Karen Joy Baraquia, Tarhata May Luningning Eulogio
Philippine Science High School Western Visayas Campus – Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PSHS WVC), Brgy. Bito-on, Jaro, Iloilo City 5000, Philippines
ABSTRACT
Sargassum is abundant in Panay Island but its utilization is quite few. This study aimed to make use of Sargassum as source of supplement tablet and its effectiveness was tested on white mice. This study determined the calcium and potassium content of Sargassum using Titrimetric Micro Method and Flame Photometric Method, respectively. It was also conducted to determine the effects of the supplement tablet on the growth of the white mice and to compare the growth of the white mice taking the tablet and those who served as the control.
Laboratory analysis showed that Sargassum contain 4.74% calcium and 2.6% potassium. When administered to white mice as supplement tablet, the white mice receiving the tablets grew faster compared to those who are only having an ordinary diet. The white mice subjected to the tablet had a 5.545% mean weight increase after two weeks while those who served as control had a decreased mean weight of 2.03%.
Statistical analysis was used to determine the effect of the supplement on the weight gained of the white mice. T-test (a=0.05) for unequal sizes determine that the white mice subjected to the tablet had a significant weight gain after two weeks of treatment compared to those who were not given the supplement tablet.