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Hemoglobin concentration, plasma urea, serum calcium, serum total protein and cholesterol levels of healthy pregnant women attending antenatal clinic at Federal Medical Centre...
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Carotenoids and Phenolic contents of fresh and dried and powdered sample of' (our vaneties of sweet potatoes purchased at sweet potato farm of NRCRI Umudikè were estimated. Their...
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The levels of glutathione and vitamin C was measured in 33 type 2 diabetic patients aged 30 — 70 years (Mean 50 years). Patients were on diet and oral hypoglycemic drug therapy,...
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The phytochemical contents of aqueous extract from the seed of Margaritaria disco idea and their effect on Na,KATpase activity, membrane stability and some other biochemical...
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Amlodipine is a long-acting calcium channel bloáker used s an anti-hypertensive and in the treatment of angina. As other calcium channel blockers, amlodipine acts by relaxing the...
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Efficacy of Gongronema latifolium and Garcinia kola on high salt-induced hypertension in albino rats was evaluated. Twenty five male albino rats, about 4 — 6 weeks old and weighing 110...
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The dry leaf of Aichornea cordifolia (AC) is used, in traditional medicine in the S Nigeria, for the preparation of blood tonic, remedies for urinary, respiratory, liver and gas...
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This study was aimed at determining the anti-hypertensive potential of ethanol extract of Persea americana seed (avocado pear) in male Wistar albino rats. Twenty-four rats were used...
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Fruits and vegetables are edible plant products that are good for health. Precise quantitative analyses of heavy metals present in them are important for accurate nutritional...
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The study was aimed at PAH assessment in firewood smoked fish in Ubani, Isigate and Oriugba markets in Umuahia Abia State. 16 PAHs were assessed and analysed in the smoked fish...
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Antioxidants are molecules that halt oxidation processes. Antioxidants are needed to prevent the formation and reduce the level of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species which are...
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The effect of Urtica dioica leaves on kidney and liver functions was investigated in dihydrotestosterone- estradiol valarate induced Benign prostatic hyperplasia in male wistar rats....
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I Monosodium Glutamate (MSG), which is chemically known as AJI-NO-MOTO also familiar as MSG in routine life. MSG is always considered to be a controversial food additive used in ...
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The effect of methanol extract of Urtica dioica leaf on male hormone profile and prostate specific antigen (PSA) level in dihydrotestosterone- estradiol valarate induced with Benign...
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The phytochemical content of Portulaca oleracea leaves were analysed and found to contain phenols, alkaloids, reducing sugar, flavonoids and taimins. The proximate composition...
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The study determined the severity and prevalence of multiple micronutrient deficiency of iron, zinc and iodine among children aged 9-1 6ycars in Umuahia and Ohafia areas of Abia...
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The effect of storage on the oxidative stability of palm oil samples collected from NIFOR Benin and produced from Elaeis guineensis and Elaeis oefera was investigated. Five oil...
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Arteriosclerosis is slowly progressing inflammatory disease characterized by irregularly distributed lipid deposits in the intimae of large and medium sized arteries. Elevated ...
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Serum obtained from a female patient confirmed to be systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) positive and serum from non-SLE female were used as antigen to induce antibody production...
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Studies were carried out to investigate the effects of Cissus quandragularis on rat and tilapia fish. Phytochemicals present in the plant materials were also determined. Results ...
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The effects of aqueous extracts of Vernonia amygdalinu Del on litter weight gain, milk production, uterine and mammary gland contraction amplitudes were studied using guinea...
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The possible connection between low protein and cassava cyanide intake and the etiology of tropical pancreatitis was investigated in male albino Wister rats. Essential biochemical...
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Four fresh food crops namely, Dioscorea rottindala (white yam), Xantliosonra spp. (cocoyam), 1pornoea batatas (sweet potato), and Solanurir tuherosum (Irish potato) were ...
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The Acanthaceae of plant is an important source of therapeutic drugs. Justicia Carnea is the largest genus of Acanthaceae. This present work aims at evaluating the bioactive,...
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The study was designed to investigate the effect of methanol extract of Annona senegalesis (African custard apple) on the renal function and redox status of an alloxan- induced...