U. V. Okolie

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

Chemical Composition of Jathropha aconitifolia and Colocasia esculenta and Impact of Their Extracts on the Zinc, Iron and Vitamin A Metabolism in Rats

N. N. Umerah, N. M. Nnam & U. V. Okolie · International Journal of Research and Reports in Hematology · 2026

The aim of this study was to determine the chemical composition of Jatropha aconitifolia and Colocasia esculenta leaves and determine the impact of their extract on the zinc, iron and vitamin A metabolism in rats. Fresh Jatropha aconitifolia and Colocasia esculenta leaves that we...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijr2h/2026/v9i1210

Anti-diabetic and Lipidemic Effect of Muskmelon Fruits and Seeds on Streptozocin Induced Diabetic Rat

N. N. Umerah, G. N. Onyeji, U. V. Okolie, N. M. Oly-Alawuba, F. I. Osum, E. C. Ani & C. P. Onwuamaeze · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2022

Background: The increasing prevalence of diabetes mellitus Worldwide and its complex nature of predisposing one to different ailments like obesity, eye defect, cardiovascular diseases etc. calls for alternative measures in the management of the disease. Muskmelon (Cucumis melo L....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2022/v14i830520