Publications by authors named "Peter A Owolabi"
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the nutritional and medicinal properties of wild mango (ogbono), focusing on its antioxidant activity and effects on enzymes related to diabetes.
- The highest Total Phenolic Content (TPC) and Total Flavonoid Content (TFC) were found in the aqueous and ethanol extracts, with ethanol also showing superior antioxidant properties compared to other extracts.
- Aqueous extract exhibited the strongest inhibition of carbohydrate hydrolyzing enzymes α-amylase and α-glucosidase, outperforming the standard antidiabetic drug Acarbose, and chemical analysis revealed beneficial compounds like phytosterols with potential therapeutic effects.
