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 …

Food pathogens represent an important health threat, and it is relevant to study the effect of
foodstuffs such as spices which can inhibit bacterial growth. This study reports the …

Background: Heavy metals are elements that are naturally found in the earth. They are used
in many modern-day applications in agriculture, medicine, and industry. Heavy metal …

Increase in food-borne outbreaks has become public health concern worldwide. Exploitation
of the antimicrobial properties of dietary spices has become important pharmaceutical tool …

The chemical compositions and antioxidant capacities of seven spices consumed in
Southern Nigeria were determined. They were purchased from majors markets in the study …

In recent years, indigenous medicinal plants exhibiting diverse biological activities have
been explored in the amelioration of hepatotoxicity. This study investigates the protective …

The effect of Monodora myristica as feed additive on the performance, carcass composition
and serum lipid profile of rabbits were investigated using a total of 48 weaner rabbits for a …

Hypercholesterolemia is a metabolic disorder caused by an increase in the concentrations
level of plasma low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol. It has been implicated as a primary …

Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder caused by either the total destruction of the
pancreatic beta cells that secrete insulin for the uptake of glucose from the circulation or as a …

Background and objectives For centuries, plant seed extracts have been widely used and
valued for their benefits. They have been used in food, perfumes, aromatherapy, and …