Comparative analysis of phytonutrients of leaves from South Africa and Nigeria, and their antimicrobial and antioxidant potentials by UPLC-ESI-QToF-MS and OPLS-DA chemometric analysis.

Journal: Frontiers in nutrition
Published Date: Jan 27, 2025

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Lam. has bioactive phytonutrients in abundance and offers diverse health benefits. The leaves of this plant have established significance in traditional medicine and nutrition. It is traditionally used by Nigerian and South African mothers to mitigate undernutrition. Usually, the powder leaves are added to porridge to feed the children. This study aimed to conduct a comparative analysis of the phytonutrients (nutrients protectors) or supplements, antioxidant, and antimicrobial potentials of leaves from Nigeria and South Africa to benchmark quality control protocols for commercial beverages such as porridge.

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  • Jonathan Kayembe
    Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Ga-Rankuwa, South Africa.
  • Cosa Sekelwa
    Department of Biochemistry, Genetics and Microbiology, University of Pretoria, Hatfield, South Africa.
  • Kokoette Bassey
    Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Ga-Rankuwa, South Africa.

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