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Salima Elfagi

Publications (7)

Amatoxin Poisoning: An Updated Review

Salima Elfagi, Faiza Nouh & Mohamed H Buzgeia · Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition · 2025

Amatoxin-containing mushrooms—principally from the genera Amanita, Lepiota, and Galerina—cause the majority of fatal mushroom poisonings worldwide due to their potent inhibition of RNA polymerase II and the resultant hepatocellular necrosis. Characterized by a delayed onset of sy...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajfrn/2025/v4i4325

Phytoestrogens from Clinical Nutrition and Food Science Prospective

Faiza Nouh, Salima Elfagi & Mohamed H Buzgeia · Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition · 2025

Phytoestrogens are a group of plant-derived chemical compounds produced naturally by a number of edible plants. Phytoestrogens are substances with large pharmacological and nutritional effects that are still unused widely and properly. Phytoestrogens mimic the effects of human's...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajfrn/2025/v4i4326

Vitamin D Status among Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Attending Benghazi Medical Centre Rheumatoid Out-patients Clinic: A Cross-sectional Study

Faiza Nouh, Salima Elfagi, Mohammed H. Buzgeia, Mohamed F. Madi, Ghazalla Farag, Ebtehal Yousef & Sondos Abbas · Asian Journal of Immunology · 2024

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune inflammatory disorder. Vitamin D deficiency has been linked to the occurrence of autoimmune illnesses such multiple sclerosis and type one diabetes millets. This study aims to evaluate the vitamin D status in RA patients, as well as the link...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/aji/2024/v7i1121

Dietary Pattern, and Helicobacter Pylori Infection among Gastric Cancer Patients attending Benghazi Medical Center

Faiza Nouh, Salima Elfagi, Mohammed H. Buzgeia, Mohamed F. Madi, Entesar Saleh, Heba Saleh & Salma Saleh · Asian Journal of Research and Reports in Gastroenterology · 2024

Stomach cancer is one of the most prevalent cancers worldwide. Stomach cancer is the most common leading cause of death in many countries. H. Pylori and many dietary factors are associated with development of stomach cancers. The current study aims to assess the association betwe...

Open access Research Article

Comparing the Label and Real Content of the Local Bottled Drinking Water Manufactured in Benghazi with Libyan Specifications for Labeling of Prepackaged Foods and Bottled Drinking Water

Mohammed H. Buzgeia, Salima Elfagi, Faiza Nouh, Hassan Alhamali, Safwat Almanssi & Salah Bohajar · Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition · 2024

For consumers, the composition of the drinking water is indicated on a label attached to the water bottle. The main objective of this study is to evaluate the labeling of locally bottled drinking water comparing with the Libyan specifications for food and water labels. Physical a...

Open access Research Article

Consumption Pattern and Heavy Metals Content of Commonly Consumed Fish in Benghazi

Nowara Younis, Asma Joma, Heba Sultan, Faiza Nouh, Salima Elfagi, Mohammed H. Buzgeia & Salah Bohajar · Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition · 2023

Fish consumption has become an essential phenomenon due to the increasing appreciation of its health and economic benefits. The current study aims to identify the pattern of fish consumption and knowledge regarding the nutritive values of fish in Benghazi City. As well, it aims t...

Open access Research Article

Quality Assessment of Five Common Types of Green Tea in Benghazi Markets

Fatima Alojaly, Omaima Ramadan, Malak Alrjobi, Nada Elkadiki, Salima Elfagi, Faiza Nouh, Mohammed H. Buzgeia & Salah Bohajar · Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition · 2023

Green Tea is one of the most widely consumed beverages worldwide, with green tea gaining popularity due to potential health benefits. Consuming too much green tea daily could have adverse effects. Following the consumption of a high dose of green tea extract, several complication...

Open access Research Article