Charity Uchechi Ogunka-Nnoka

Effect of Various Yoghurt Blends on Indomethacin-induced Ulcerogenic Wistar Rats

Charity Uchechi Ogunka-Nnoka, Ozuru Precious Ignochi, Elizabeth Ogunbamilla, Praise Ezinma, Elizabeth Ijiga & Stella Adeniyi · Asian Food Science Journal · 2026

Peptic ulcer disease, characterized by gastric mucosal injury, is a global health concern. A major cause of this disease is non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as indomethacin. The present study evaluated the effects of Dairy-Based Yoghurt (DBY), Plant-Based Yoghu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2026/v25i3858

Phytochemical Composition, Anti-nutrient Properties and Antioxidant Potentials of Raw Hibiscus sabdariffa Seeds

Charles Nnanna Chukwu, Charity Uchechi Ogunka-Nnoka & Joyce Oronne Akaninwor · Archives of Current Research International · 2019

Aims: This study was aimed at ascertaining the phytochemical, anti-nutrient and antioxidant potentials of raw seeds of Hibiscus sabdariffa (HS). Place and Duration of Study: Rivers and Anambra states, Nigeria, between January and April, 2017. Methodology: Dried seeds of Hibiscus...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/acri/2019/v17i330113

Effect of Boiling and Fermentation on Physicochemical Properties, Fatty Acid and Micronutrients Composition of Hibiscus sabdariffa (Roselle) Seeds

Charles Nnanna Chukwu, Charity Uchechi Ogunka-Nnoka & Joyce Oronne Akaninwor · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2019

Aim: To ascertain the effects of boiling and fermentation on the physicochemical properties, fatty acid, mineral and vitamin composition of Hibiscus sabdariffa (HS) seeds. Study Design: Completely randomized design Place and Duration of Study: Rivers and Anambra states, Nigeria,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2019/v23i430128