The amount of polyphenols and antioxidant activity of fruits of different varieties of apple tree--Malus domectica L.

This article presents data on the content of phenolic compounds and antioxidant activity of the juice and residue, after squeezing the juice in the fruit of different varieties of Apple tree-Malus domestica L. The high content of phenolic compounds and antioxidant activity is characterized by endemic grade Kekhura, compared with introduced varieties. Found that in the fruit all varieties of apples mainly there is a correlation between the content of phenolic compounds and antioxidant activity, except for fruit varieties of Golden, in which the average measurement of polyphenols fixed high antioxidant activity.

Total polyphenols and antioxidant activity in different species of apples grown in Georgia.

Many studies have shown that biologically active components in plant-based foods, particularly phytochemicals, have important potential to modulate many processes in the development of diseases, including cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, pulmonary disorders, Alzheimer's disease, and other degenerative diseases. The aim of the our study was to provide an updated understanding and analysis of various apple sorts growing in Georgia by the compounds with a particular focus on their potential role(s) in disease risk and general human health. The Various sorts (Kekhura, Banany, Golden, Starty, Chempion, Aidaridy, Brotsky, Achabety, Sinapy, Jonagold and Antonovka,) of apples were investigated.

[Disorders of liver oxidative metabolism during experimental obesity].

Evidence of cause-and-effect relation between obesity and severe metabolic disorders, including damages of lipid exchanges and liver metabolism, indicate to the significance of this problem for current medicine. Obesity alters adipose tissue metabolic and endocrine function and leads to an increased release of free fatty acids, that contribute to the obesity associated complications. The aim of our study was the investigate liver oxidative metabolism disorders during obesity and appreciation of possibility of correction of this disorders by green tea katechins.