Oxidation is an integral part of aerobic processes of life. It involves the transfer of electrons
or hydrogen via a chemical reaction from a substance to an oxidizing agent leading to the …

The bioactive compounds in a food matrix can exist either in their free form or bound to other
endogenous compounds, which may affect their bioactivities. This study investigated the …

Background Oxidative stress is a disruption in the balance between free radicals and the
body's natural defenses. This study investigated the modulatory effect of a flavonoid-rich …

Phytochemical Evaluation of Extracts and GC-MS analysis of oil from Monodora myristica Seed
Page 1 Phytochemical Evaluation of Extracts and GC-MS analysis of oil from Monodora myristica …

Oxidative stability of oils is the resistance to oxidation during processing and storage. Lipid
oxidation breaks down fatty acids thus causing loss of nutritional quality and produces …

Background: Natural preservatives can be extracted from spices and applied to palm oil to
extend their storage life. The antioxidative properties of certain spices can be utilized in palm …

Background: The seeds of Monodora myristica, a tropical plant belonging to the family
Annonaceae, are widely used as condiments in the preparation of a number of African …

Résumé Des échantillons d'huiles essentielles (HE) de feuilles, d'écorces de tronc et de
racines de Monodora Tenuifolia (Benth.)(Annonaceae) provenant de trois sites de récolte en …

Inflammatory and pain-related disorders constitute a significant global health burden, often
treated with synthetic drugs that can elicit adverse side effects. The Annonaceae family, a …

The use of some crops in Sub-Saharan Africa is currently limited to local culinary uses
despite promising characteristics of their non-starch polysaccharide. There is very little …