Browsing by Subject "Zinc"
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Effect of African leafy vegetables on the micronutrient status of mildly deficient farm-school children in South Africa: a randomized controlled study
(Cambridge Univ Press, 2016)A randomized controlled trial was conducted to assess the effect of African leafy vegetable (ALV) consumption on Fe, Zn and vitamin A status in children. Children were randomly allocated to receive either a 300 g cooked ... -
Formulation, in vitro release and transdermal diffusion of Vitamin A and Zinc for the treatment of acne
(North-West University, 2010)Acne vulgaris is the single, most common disease that presents a significant challenge to dermatologists, due to its complexity, prevalence and range of clinical expressions. This condition can be found in 85% of teenage ... -
Heavy metals in seaweeds from a polluted estuary in coastal Maine
(New England Botanical Club, 2017)Seaweeds (macroalgae) accumulate heavy metals from seawater and can therefore serve as biological monitors of marine pollution. In this paper, we present data on the tissue chemistry of seaweeds from the area of Callahan ... -
In vitro efficacy of cations incorporated in Absorbatox® for wound healing
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2020)Wound healing can be described as a cascade of cells activated to restore tissue integrity, in order to regain the body’s natural function. Wound care plays a pivotal role in achieving therapeutic outcomes in wounds to ... -
Iron and zinc bioaccessibility from African leafy vegetables : implications for nutrition
(2014)Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess the bioaccessibility of iron and zinc in African leafy vegetables (ALV) and maize porridge composite dishes using an in vitro dialysability assay and to estimate the antinutrient ... -
Nikkel-bevattende bimetaal-nanodeeltjies as katalisatore vir elektrochemiese watersplyting
(North-West University (South Africa), 2023)The hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) can occur in an acidic or alkaline medium. The alkaline HER is very important for water-splitting electrolysers because contamination of H2 and corrosion of the electrolysers and ... -
The potential of fermentation and blanching in improving bioaccessibility and bioavailability of iron and zinc in African leafy vegetables
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2021)Introduction - Iron and zinc deficiencies remain a significant problem in sub-Saharan Africa. Consumption of African leafy vegetables (ALVs) have shown potential in alleviating these deficiencies. However, ALVs also ... -
Prevalence of zinc deficiency among primary school children in a poor peri-urban informal settlement in South-Africa
(AOSIS, 2010)This cross-sectional study assessed the risk of zinc deficiency in randomly selected children, aged between 7 and 11 years, living in a poor, peri-urban informal settlement in South Africa. Dietary intake of 149 respondents ...