Although the association between breast feeding and breast cancer has been investigated in high income countries, only a few studies have been conducted in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The aim of this study was to critically review the available evidence with an implicit aim of encouraging more...

Background: The ability of a protein to accomplish distinct metabolic actions depends on its balance of amino acids, the digestibility to release the amino acids for absorption, and the availability of the absorbed amino acids for protein synthesis. In this study, this mark of protein quality was...

Introduction: Obesity is defined as excessive and abnormal accumulation of fatty tissue with significant somatic, psychological and social consequences on quality of life. Obesity has long been considered a simple aesthetic problem linked to excessive gluttony. It is however recognized today as a...

Management of Diabetic wounds is a financial burden globally. Investigations into cheaper and alternative dressings to manage these wounds especially in developing countries like Nigeria is crucial. Honey was used to treat wounds since ancient times till nowadays. This present study aimed at...

(1) Background: Manihot esculenta, cassava, is an essential food crop for human consumption in many parts of the world. Besides the wide use of its roots, cassava leaves have been used locally as green vegetables and for medicinal purposes. However, nutritional health data regarding cassava leaves...

Ethnopharmacological relevance: Fagara zanthoxyloides Lam., an African traditional medicinal plant, is used for treatment of malaria and diabetes. Aim: To investigate the antidiabetic property of ethyl acetate fraction of F. zanthoxyloides root-bark (EAFFZRB) on alloxan-induced diabetic rats....

Objectives: Early diagnosis and management of known cardiovascular disease risk attributes such as hypertension lessens morbidity and mortality as well as increase quality of life of patients. This present study was modelled to investigate the ameliorative effect of Kolaviron, an extract of ...

The antioxidant property of Moringa oleifera leaves and Pleurotus ostreatus on swimming performance and related biochemical parameters were investigated in thirty adult male and female wistar rats. Purpose: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the antioxidant property of M. oleifera and P....

The gum exudates of Acacia senegal Linn was utilized as a single agent or in combination with agar-agar in the formulation of Drosophila diet. Eight (8) corn-meal diets were formulated in two sets consisting of 15 - 40% (w/w) A.senegal as a single binding agent or a mixture of A.senegal in the...

Background: Animal models have demonstrated that maternal nutrition can alter fetal vulnerability to prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE). Few human studies have examined the role of nutrition in fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD). Objectives: Our objectives were to examine whether fetal...