Free radicals are normally generated in substantial amounts in the body; excessive amounts cause oxidative damage through chain reactions forming disorders like diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases. In ...

It has been suggested that the hypocholesterolaemic effect of palmyrah fruit pulp (PFP) is brought about by the soluble dietary fibre which is dominated by pectin, However, this has not been conclusively proven. The ...

The literature related to the legume commonly known as sword beans (Canavalia gladiata) that belongs to the genus Canavalia which is considered to be an underutilized legume, is reviewed. The legume seeds are considered ...