Israel Okpunyi Acham

Tropical Fruits: Bioactive Properties and Health Promoting Benefits in Chronic Disease Prevention and Management

Israel Okpunyi Acham, Samuel Ahemen, Moses Terkula Ukeyima & Abraham Tartenger Girgih · Asian Food Science Journal · 2018

Chronic disease conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, cancer, obesity and oxidative stress continue to be a significant concern among nations of the world, which is threatening the economic and social prosperity of the people. This calls for urgent action among relevant stak...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AFSJ/2018/41853

A Review on Potential of Some Nigerian Local Food as Source of Functional Food and Their Health Promoting Benefits

Israel Okpunyi Acham, Dorcas Nguemo Kundam & Abraham Tartenger Girgih · Asian Food Science Journal · 2018

Functional food is a novel area that has occupied much interest in recent time among Food scientists and consumers due to the health promoting attributes. These special foods contain ingredients that aid specific body functions and promote our wellbeing. Since, people are becomin...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AFSJ/2018/41784

Bioactive Compounds in Fish and Their Health Benefits

Dorcas Nguemo Kundam, Israel Okpunyi Acham & Abraham Tartenger Girgih · Asian Food Science Journal · 2018

Fish have received considerable attention in the last several decades due to the presence of a unique blend of bioactive compounds like omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, protein hydrolysates, polypeptides, peptides, amino acids, vitamins and minerals. The danger of developing...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AFSJ/2018/41803