Background: The use of potash as food additive without a recourse to its adverse effect is on the increase in Nigeria. Aim: This study is designed to assess its effect on hepatic indices of Wistar rats. Methodology: Potash was locally sourced in a market in Owerri, Imo State, Nig...
Background: The use of Jatropha curcas leaves in folklore medicine has gained popularity in recent times due to its medicinal value but without regards to its adverse health effect. Aim: This study aimed at investigating the effect of J. curcas leaves on the fertility of male Wis...
Background: Potash consumption is very common in Nigeria especially in the rural communities. It is often used as food additives in different doses without any regard for its toxicity. Aim: This study sought to evaluate the effect of potash on the sperm quality and reproductive h...
Aim: This study is aimed at investigating the hepatoprotective effect of Parkia biglobosa on acute ethanol-induced oxidative stress in wistar rats. Methods: P. biglobosa was purchased from a local market at Orita-Challenge area of Ibadan, Nigeria. They were sun dried and milled i...
Augustine I. Airaodion, Ogbonnaya Ewa, Emmanuel O. Ogbuagu, Uloaku Ogbuagu, Aanu P. Agunbiade & Abiodun P. Oloruntoba·Asian Food Science Journal·2019
Background: In 2003, the National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), the agency responsible for regulating drugs, foods and chemicals in Nigeria, banned the use of potassium bromate in bread on account of its deleterious effect and carcinogenicity in human...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2019/v7i429976