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Appetite is the desire to eat and this usually initiates food intake. It explains that, appetite exists in all higher life forms and serves to regulate adequate energy intake to maintain...
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Obesity plays relevant pathophysiological role in the development of health problems, arising as result of complex interaction of genetic, nutritional, and metabolic factors. The aim of the...
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This study analysed and compared the effect of bitter kola (Garcinia kola) and ginger {Zingiber officinale) oils in wistar albino rats induced with hypertension using salt. A total of 16...
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Two samples of Cartea papaya (yellow and red) were analyzed for their chemical compounds, phytochemical and proximate composition of the latex, Photochemical result shows that cyanogenic...
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This study was carried out to determine the prevalence ofvitamin bl2 deficiency among pregnant women attending antenatal care in semi-urban and rural area of Ikwuano L.G.A.36 blood...
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In Nigeria, Gnetum africanum is used by different communities to prepared various diets and also has been reported to have some nutritional and health benefits with low or no...
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This study determined the effect of n-hexane extract of Emilia sonchifolia leaves on some haematological parameters in rats exposed to sodium arsenite (NaAsOi). Twenty eight (28) male...
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This study evaluated the LD50 and the effects of aqueous extract of Pleurotous.ostriatus grown on HCI - soaked palm oil bunch on serum albumin and total protein on wistar albino rats. The...
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Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a progressive noncancerous enlargement of the epithelial cells and smooth muscle ofthe prostate gland accompanied by lower urinary tract symptoms...
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The kidney, which plays a vital role in body homeostasis and excretion ofmetabolic waste could be affected by the toxicant; thioacetamide. The aim ofthis study was to investigate the...
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Juice is a beverage made from the extraction or pressing out of the natural liquid contained in fruits and vegetables. Juice is commonly consumed as a beverage or used as an ingredient or...
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The objective of this study was to evaluate serum iron concentration among pregnant women in Ikwuano L.G.A, Abia state. Inadequate iron intake can lead to varying degrees of deficiency,...
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Diabetes mellitus a metabolic disorder characterized by insulin resistance has been a major problem to the world. The management of blood glucose level is the zenith in the treatment...
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This study investigated the effect of aqueous extract ofPleurotus ostreatus grown on HCl-treated Palm Oil Bunch on some hematological parameters (WBC, RBC, PCV Hb and Platelet) in Wistar...
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Capsaicin, a major component of Capsicum annuum, is the ingredient that gives pepper its ‘chili’ taste. It is a phenolic compound of the alkaloid line, which operates on the adrenal...
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The effect of oral administration of methanol extract of Annona muricata leaf on hematological parameters, body weight and relative organ weight was studied in Benign prostatic hyperplasia...
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This study investigated the protective effect of methanol extract of Piper nigrum leaf against cadmium toxicities in rats kidney. Twenty (28) wistar albino rats were divided into...
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Immunomodulatory potential offermented Parkia biglobosa was investigated in albino rats using immunologic I haematologic indices. The animals were divided into three groups (n=4)....
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The methanol extract of Mucuna prurienspruriens (Fabaceae) leaves was investigated for antidiabetic activity using alloxan-induced diabetic rats. The following parameters were clinically...
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This study was designed to evaluate the antihypertensive activity of methanol leaf extract of Carica papaya in sodium chloride induced hypertensive rats. The parameters assessed were the...
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The study was carried out to evaluate the effect of hydro-alcoholic extract of Amaranthus hybridus leaves on antioxidant enzymes of thioacetamide intoxicated rats. Thirty-six rats used for...
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Fish has long been a major nutrient source for Nigerians due to protein, fat, vitamin and mineral content. A major product of fish processing is fish oil. The aim of this study was to...
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This study investigated the concentration of PAHs bioaccumulation in soil and selected commonly consumed fruits; orange(Citrus sinensis), pawpaw(Carica papaya),star...
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This study investigated the anti-diarrhoeal potential of Gouania longipetala crude extract and its six different fractions in different anti-diarrhoeal study groups in rats, to...
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Cardiotoxicity has become a major challenge for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. Examples of potentially cardiotoxic anticancer agents are 5-fluorouracil and...