I. E. Joshua

Long-term Consumption of Capsicum annuum (Chili Pepper) and Capsaicin Diets Elevates Anxiety but Improves Motor Coordination in CD-1 Mice

A. U. Nmaju, I. E. Joshua, U. E. Okon, S. A. Bisong, A. Nwankwo & E. E. Osim · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2018

Background: Chilli (Capsicum annuum), an extensively cultivated vegetable, is used to spice many dishes. It contains capsaicinoids, which give it a characteristic pungency. The most active and well known amongst these capsaicinoids is capsaicin (8-methyl-N-vanillyl-6-nonenamide),...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMMR/2018/40348

Long-term Consumption of Capsicum annum (Chili Pepper) and Capsaicin Diets Impairs Visuo-Spatial Learning and Memory in CD-1 Mice

A. U. Nmaju, I. E. Joshua, U. E. Okon, A. A. Nwankwo & E. E. Osim · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2018

Background: Capsaicin annum (Chili pepper) is among the most consumed spices throughout the world. These spices/fruits contain chemicals called capsaicinoids. Capsaicin, the active principle in chilies is a major capsaicinoid responsible for up to 90% of the total pungency of pep...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMMR/2017/37032

The Effect of Long Term Consumption of Powdered Tobacco Diet on Learning and Memory in Swiss White Mice

B. I. Owhorji, S. A. Bisong, I. E. Joshua, A. A. Nwankwo & E. E. Osim · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2014

Aim: The effects of long term consumption of powdered tobacco (snuff) diet on learning and memory was studied in 30 Swiss white mice. Design: The mice were randomly assigned into two groups (n = 15 each). Mice in group 1 (test group) were fed 1% tobacco diet while mice in the oth...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2014/7420

Comparative Effects of Garcinia kola and Coffee Diets on Learning and Memory in Mice

A. U. Nmaju, S. A. Bisong, A. A. Nwankwo, I. E. Joshua & E. E. Osim · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2013

Background: Garcinia kola (bitter kola) is one of the most common masticatories in Nigeria having social and ethnomedicinal applications. G. kola seeds are believed to contain caffeine, one of the major constituent of coffee which is also believed to improve memory. Aim: This stu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2014/5352