The antioxidant and phenolic profiles of five green vegetables grown in Southern Nigeria.

Journal: Acta scientiarum polonorum. Technologia alimentaria
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Regular consumption of vegetables has been associated with reduced risk of chronic diseases. The phenolic and free radical scavenging properties of five green vegetables grown in southern Nigeria were determined.

Authors

  • Abiola M Adeosun
    Department of Biochemistry, Lead City University, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.
  • Osasenaga M Ighodaro
    Department of Biochemistry, Lead City University, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.
  • Abiola O Aminu
    Department of Chemistry, Lead City University, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.
  • Aminat I Ogunlana
    Department of Chemistry, Lead City University, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.