Browsing by Subject "Antioxidant capacity"
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The association of endothelin-1 with markers of oxidative stress in a biethnic South African cohort: the SABPA study
(Springer Nature, 2017)Both endothelin-1 and oxidative stress have important roles in the development of cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension and atherosclerosis. Limited information is available on the interaction between oxidative ... -
Haemostatic markers and cardiovascular function in black and white South Africans : the SABPA study
(2015)Motivation - In the black population of South Africa, cardiovascular disease (CVD) is rapidly increasing due to urbanisation. Stroke is usually accompanied by a pro-thrombotic haemostatic profile. Changing lifestyle factors ... -
In vitro evaluation of antioxidant properties of Rosa roxburghii plant extract
(North-West University, 2003)Rosa roxburghii, also known as "Burr Rose" or "Chestnut Rose", originated in southwest China and was introduced to the botanic garden in Calcutta around 1824. It was named after William Roxburgh who was the superintendent. ... -
Ozone concentration dependant autohaemotherapy effects on baboon antioxidant capacity and DNA integrity and repair capacity of lymphocytes
(Academic Journals, 2009)Although ozone is widely used as an alternative medicine, its safety and efficiency are met with scepticism. To shed some light on this, we assessed the effect of ozone-autohaemotherapy, using an O2/O3 gas mixture ... -
Phytochemical contents and antioxidants cappacities of two Aloe greatheadii var. davyana extracts
(MDPI, 2008)Aloe greatheadii var. davyana (Asphodelaceae) is used among rural South African communities to treat arthritis, skin cancer, burns, eczema, psoriasis, digestive problems, high blood pressure and diabetes, despite very ... -
Polyphenols, ascorbate and antioxidant capacity of the Kei-apple (Dovyalis caffra)
(North-West University, 2006)There is a close relationship between the susceptibility to disease and nutritional state, in the sense that an adequate diet enhances resistance to disease. There is an increasing interest in this beneficial relationship ...