Antioxidant activity of selected phenols and herbs used in diets for medical conditions

The antioxidant capacity of some herbs used in dietology practice was determined by the DPPH free radical method, which was calibrated with ascorbic acid. Partially hydrophilic phenolic compounds are the most active compounds in plants, and therefore water was used as the extraction agent. Besides a...

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Main Authors: Diana Chrpová, Lenka Kouřimská, Michael Harry Gordon, Veronika Heřmanová, Iva Roubíčková, Jan Pánek
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences 2010-08-01
Series:Czech Journal of Food Sciences
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Online Access:https://cjfs.agriculturejournals.cz/artkey/cjf-201004-0009_antioxidant-activity-of-selected-phenols-and-herbs-used-in-diets-for-medical-conditions.php