Acute toxicity and safety assessment of oil palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) leaf extract in rats

Catechin-rich oil palm (Elaeis guineensis) leaf extract (OPLE) possesses good anti-diabetic, anti-hypertension, antioxidant, organ-protective, cardiovascular properties and other health benefits. Previous sub-chronic daily supplement of 500 mg kg-1 body weight (bw) for 3 months in rats showed no si...

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Main Authors: Anyanji, Victor Uchenna, Mohamed, Suhaila, Bejo, Mohd Hair
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Academic Journals 2013
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/29896/1/Acute%20toxicity%20and%20safety%20assessment%20of%20oil%20palm.pdf