Antioxidant activities of developed natural smoothies and their effects on blood glucose levels and expression of pro-inflammatory genes in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats

Abstract Fruits and vegetables are laden with antioxidants and have been used to quench reactive oxygen species. The combination of two or more fruits and vegetables to produce smoothies is expected to yield a synergistic effect that could further improve functionality. This study investigated the a...

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Main Authors: Jemimah A. Michael, Victor T. Olatuyi, Akeem O. Adelu, Adedolapo I. Falodun, Gideon M. Ogungbenro, Esther E. Nwanna, Olusola O. Elekofehinti, Adebanjo A. Badejo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-11-01
Series:Food Production, Processing and Nutrition
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s43014-024-00249-1