N. M. Oly-Alawuba

Multifaceted Health Benefit of Ficus capensis Fruits and Vegetables

N. N. Umerah, P. N. Ani & N. M. Oly-Alawuba · Asian Food Science Journal · 2022

This study was carried out to evaluate the chemical properties of Ficus capensis fruits and vegetables. Ficus capensis vegetables and fruits were separately plucked, sorted, cleaned and milled using electric blender until the desired particle size was obtained (150 - 850 microns)...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2022/v21i930468

Effect of “Uchakiri”(Vitex doniana),“Uturukpa” (Pterocarpus santalinoides) and “Ewa” (Solanum americanum) Methanoic Extract on Iron Status of Rats

N. N. Umerah, U. V. Okolie, G. N. Onyeji, N. M. Oly-Alawuba, C. L. Egbuogu, P. C. Nwani & C. S. Ugwu · Asian Food Science Journal · 2022

Background: Iron deficiency anaemia is a hidden hunger which can affect at every stage of human development especially pregnant women and children. Aim: The study was carried out to ascertain the effect of “ewa”, “uturukpa” and “uchakiri” on iron status of rat. Methods: The veget...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2022/v21i11599