Ann N. Kanu

Yam and Moringa oliefera Seed Blend in Lipid Profile Disorders, Kidney and Liver Toxicities, in Alloxan Induced Diabetic Rats

Ann N. Kanu, Joseph S. Alakali, Michael O. Eke, Abraham T. Girgih, J. A. Bosha & Solomon N. Ijioma · Asian Food Science Journal · 2018

Background and Aim: Diabetes mellitus is a chronic and very prevalent metabolic disease condition characterized by the abnormally high blood sugar level that eventually gives rise to diabetic complications affecting human and animals. Insulin deficiency increases free fatty acid...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AFSJ/2018/41180

Influence of Moringa oleiferea Seed Meal and Yam Blend in Body Weight and Glucose Level of Alloxan Induced Diabetes Mellitus Male Albino Rats

Ann N. Kanu, Joseph S. Alakali, Michael O. Eke, Abraham T. Girgih & Chinelo V. Ezeocha · Asian Food Science Journal · 2018

The aim of this work was to evaluate the influence of Moringa oleifrea seed meal and yam blend in body weight and glucose level of alloxan - induced diabetes mellitus in male albino rats.  The animal study was carried out at the animal house of 5 Department of physiology, biochem...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AFSJ/2018/40468

A Review on Bioactive Compounds of Yam Varieties for Human Disease Management

Ann N. Kanu, Chinelo V. Ezeocha & Nwamaka P. Ogunka · Asian Food Science Journal · 2018

Bioactive compounds are secondary metabolites found in plants other than the nutrient in a plant that has health benefits to the consumers. These compounds in the plant have different structure and functions. Some of the functions are antioxidative, antihypertensive, anti-inflamm...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AFSJ/2018/40473