Antioxidant activity and total phenolic content of nine plants from Côte d’Ivoire (West Africa).
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2014-08
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Plants are widely consumed in Africa and may contribute to improve the nutritional status and health of people.
The aim of this study was to evaluate the antioxidant activity and total phenolic content of nine plants consumed
in people’s diet. Out of 20 extracts tested (10 dichloromethane and 10 methanolic 80%), 18 (90%) exhibited
ability to scavenge free radicals. High correlation has been established between antioxidant activity and total
phenolic content of Psorospermum febrifugum, Myrianthus arboreus and Ceratotheca sesamoides. These plants
could be potential rich sources of natural antioxidants and developed into functional food for nutrition and
prevention of oxidative stress-related diseases.
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Antioxidant, Côte d’Ivoire, Free radical, Polyphenols, Plants, West Africa
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Konan Yao, Witabouna Koné Mamidou, Bassirou Bonfoh, Kagoyire Kamanzi. Antioxidant activity and total phenolic content of nine plants from Côte d’Ivoire (West Africa). Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science. 2014 Aug; 4(8): 36-41.