Selenium is an essential trace element in the human body and plays an important role in the
body via selenoprotein, which contains selenium. Selenoproteins (glutathione peroxidase …

Background & aims Inadequate knowledge and intake of a balance diet is a contributing
factor of micronutrient deficiencies in developing countries. Phytic acid contributes in …

Impairments in cognitive and locomotor functions usually occur with advanced age, as do
changes in brain volume. This study was conducted to assess changes in brain volume …

Oxidative stress has been implicated as critical pathogenic factors contributing to the
etiology of diabetic retinopathy and other retinal diseases. This study investigated …

Background A balanced intake of trace elements is beneficial for chronic diseases such as
hypertension. However, the available information regarding trace elements that may be …

Background: Ocimum gratissimum (OG) is used in the traditional management of diabetes in
Nigeria. This study investigated the anti-diabetic potential of OG leaf fractions (OGLF) in a rat …

The aim of this clinical study was to evaluate the influence of aging on the levels of lipid
peroxidation (quantified as thiobarbituric acid-reactive substances (TBARS) content), lipid …

Objective The association of serum zinc (Zn), copper (Cu) with the risk of hypertension (HT)
remains controversial. Therefore, we conducted a meta-analysis to explore the relationships …

Lipotoxicity is a major contributor to type 2 diabetes mainly promoting mitochondrial
dysfunction. Lipotoxic stress is mediated by elevated levels of free fatty acids through …

Background: Vernonia amygdalina (VA) is used in the traditional management of diabetes in
Nigeria. Previous scientific verification of VA is on Type-1 diabetes model, in spite of the …