The incidence of anemia is generally higher in third-world countries compared to developed countries due to the presence of many predisposing and aggravating factors. This study aimed at determining the effect of combined leaf extract fractions of Mucuna pruriens and Justicia car...
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Research Article10.9734/ijr2h/2026/v9i1211
For ages, plants have been utilized for both nutritional and medicinal purposes. Mucuna pruriens and Justicia carnea are two prominent examples, traditionally used in medicine. This study examined the phytochemical, mineral, and vitamin profiles of the supernatant and down layers...
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Research Article10.9734/sarjnp/2025/v8i1185
Ficus capensis commonly called bush fig tree belongs to the family Moraceae and have been used for different medicinal purposes. This study aimed at determining the Proximate, Phytochemical, Vitamin and Mineral Compositions of Ficus capensis stem. The analyses were done using sta...
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Research Article10.9734/aprj/2024/v12i6278
Ficus capensis is a tropical, evergreen tree with more than 800 species. Virtually all the parts are locally used for the treatment of various illnesses. This study investigated the Vitamin, Bioactive compound contents and the Antioxidant activity of the fruits of Ficus capensis....
Background: Fruit rinds/peels form major part of food waste, yet they possess nutrients and biologically-active constituents which have been found useful in nutrition and therapy. Nevertheless, the safety of their usage is a drawback and therefore requires a complete evaluation o...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2022/v18i330352
Background: Kiwano, commonly called horned melon is a common fruit consumed in the tropics for its nutritional and therapeutic value. This study evaluated the composition of some bioactive compounds in the rind of the fruit as well as its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2022/v25i130283
The pursuit of healthy lifestyle has led to increased demand for fruits and vegetables. Fruit juice in particular, is increasingly receiving attention because of the therapeutic benefits derived from its consumption. The bioactive compounds in fruit juice have various pharmacolog...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2021/v9i430232
The aim of this study was to compare the minerals, heavy metals and amino acids compositions of the seeds and juice of Cucumis metuliferus. The minerals and heavy metals content were evaluated using FS240AA agilent atomic absorption spectrometer according to the method of America...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2020/v6i430126
The aim of this study was to evaluate the in-vitro inhibitory potential of various leaf extracts of Justicia carnea on alpha-amylase and alpha-glucosidase activities and the anti-diabetic activity of the ethanol leaf extract using albino wistar rats. The analyses were carried out...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2020/v29i630194
Oyster mushrooms have been considered as therapeutic and nutrient-rich foods in numerous countries for years due to their significant levels of nutritional components, proximate amino acids, and minerals. This study focuses on the quantitative investigation of the proximate, amin...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfrn/2026/v5i1356
Prosopis africana is a perennial leguminous plant in the genus Prosopis. The seeds are used as food condiment. This study was aimed at evaluating the phytochemical, proximate, vitamin and anti-nutrient compositions of aqueous extract of fermented seeds of Prosopis africana. The a...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2023/v13i3256
Background: Citrus aurantifolia has been well known for its economic importance either as food or medicine. Previous studies have shown the antidiabetic, anti-cholesterol, hepato-protective and antioxidant properties of the fruit juice. Purpose: This study focused on the effects...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2022/v10i430251
In this study, the nutritional and chemical contents of the stem bark of Cissus populnea were determined. The analyses were carried out using standard methods. The proximate analyses showed that the sample contains crude protein (1.49±0.02%), crude fibre (22.13±0.62%), crude fat...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2020/v7i330139
Ganoderma sichuanense is a mushroom commonly used in traditional medicine, but information on its nutritional profiles remains insufficient. This study aimed to determine the quantitative proximate, mineral, and amino acid compositions of Ganoderma sichuanense. Proximate analysis...
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Research Article10.9734/ajacr/2026/v17i2388
Background: The abundance of nutrients, vitamins, and fiber in breadfruit has been documented in many literature studies that can hardly be exhausted and are consumed majorly by the Igbos and other southern parts of Nigeria to ameliorate hunger. Aim: This study however was aimed...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2023/v13i3297
Background: This study investigated the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities of leaf fractions and their effects on selected biochemical indices. Methods: A crude ethanolic leaf extract was partitioned using n-hexane, ethyl acetate, and ethanol. Phytochemical constituents...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2026/v18i9563