Iron deficiency anemia: A comprehensive review on iron absorption, bioavailability and emerging food fortification approaches

K Shubham, T Anukiruthika, S Dutta… - Trends in Food Science …, 2020 - Elsevier
Background Anemia, a morbid condition, is a global concern that affects people of all age
groups. This scenario has attracted the attention of several government organizations for …

Food microstructure affects the bioavailability of several nutrients

J Parada, JM Aguilera - Journal of food science, 2007 - Wiley Online Library
There is an increased interest in the role that some nutrients may play in preventing or
ameliorating the effect of major diseases (for example, some types of cancer, cardiovascular …

[HTML][HTML] Antioxidant and free radical scavenging activity of Spondias pinnata

B Hazra, S Biswas, N Mandal - BMC complementary and Alternative …, 2008 - Springer
Background Many diseases are associated with oxidative stress caused by free radicals.
Current research is directed towards finding naturally-occurring antioxidants of plant origin …

Biogenic synthesis of gold nanoparticles from Terminalia arjuna bark extract: assessment of safety aspects and neuroprotective potential via antioxidant …

N Suganthy, V Sri Ramkumar, A Pugazhendhi… - … Science and Pollution …, 2018 - Springer
The development of neuroprotective drugs through eco-friendly production routes is a major
challenge for current pharmacology. The present study was carried out to synthesize gold …

Recent advances in iron encapsulation and its application in food fortification

D Dehnad, B Ghorani, B Emadzadeh… - Critical Reviews in …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Iron (Fe) is an important element for our body since it takes part in a huge variety of
metabolic processes. However, the direct incorporation of Fe into food fortification causes a …

[HTML][HTML] Methanolic extracts of Withania somnifera leaves, fruits and roots possess antioxidant properties and antibacterial activities

N Alam, M Hossain, MA Mottalib, SA Sulaiman… - … and alternative medicine, 2012 - Springer
Background Withania somnifera, also known as ashwagandha, is an important herb in
ayurvedic and indigenous medical systems. The present study was designed to evaluate the …

[HTML][HTML] In vitro antioxidant capacity and free radical scavenging evaluation of active metabolite constituents of Newbouldia laevis ethanolic leaf extract

JB Habu, BO Ibeh - Biological Research, 2015 - Springer
Background The aim of the present study was to evaluate the in vitro antioxidant and free
radical scavenging capacity of bioactive metabolites present in Newbouldia laevis leaf …

Assessment of the Antioxidant and Reactive Oxygen Species Scavenging Activity of Methanolic Extract of Caesalpinia crista Leaf

S Mandal, B Hazra, R Sarkar, S Biswas… - Evidence‐Based …, 2011 - Wiley Online Library
“Oxidative stress” is initiated by reactive oxygen species (ROS), which are responsible for
majority of the diseases. However, antioxidants with ROS scavenging ability may have great …

A natural antioxidant, tannic acid mitigates iron‐overload induced hepatotoxicity in Swiss albino mice through ROS regulation

T Basu, S Panja, AK Shendge, A Das… - Environmental …, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Tannic acid (TA), a water soluble natural polyphenol with 8 gallic acids groups, is
abundantly present in various medicinal plants. Previously TA has been investigated for its …

[HTML][HTML] Okra seeds proteins: Amino acid profile, free radical scavenging activities and inhibition of diabetes and hypertensive converting enzymes indices

OS Ijarotimi, AO Akinola-Ige, TD Oluwajuyitan - Measurement: Food, 2023 - Elsevier
The study was aimed to determine bioactivity of okra seed proteins against oxidative stress,
diabetes, and hypertension. Whole okra seed flour (OKPF), protein isolate (OKPI) and …