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Antioxidant properties and cellular protective effects of selected African green leafy vegetables

Mavhungu, Nangula Paulina (University of Pretoria, 2012-06-07)

Phenolic compounds in African green leafy vegetables (GLVs) may have a significant impact on human health. However, there is little information on the phenolic composition, antioxidant properties, as well as biological and ...
Antioxidant content and activity of selected African leafy green vegetables in the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) : determination using simulated GIT digestion

Khumalo, Sanele Maxine (University of Pretoria, 2018)

Introduction The incidence of non-communicable disease such as cancer, diabetes, and cardio vascular disease (CVD) is increasing. Major contributing factors are diets that are poor in minerals, vitamins and antioxidants. ...

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