Effects of Bacopa monnieri and Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Low-Oxygen-Induced Behavioral and Physiological Impairment in Cornu aspersum

This study examined the effects of Bacopa monnieri and Omega-3 fatty acids on low-oxygen-induced behavioral and physiological impairment in Cornu aspersum. Snails were divided into five groups: control, stress, B. monnieri, Omega-3, and combination treatment. Stress groups were exposed to 10–12% oxygen for 2h. Stress increased heart rate by 8 bpm, while treatments prevented this increase. Omega-3 and combination treatment significantly improved phototaxis and gravitaxis, while B. monnieri showed nonsignificant improvements. All treatments significantly reduced Y-Maze response times. Conditioned Taste Aversion revealed a significant group × time interaction (p < .001). Combination treatment improved behavioral performance.