Browsing Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETDs) by Subject "Antioxidant capacity"
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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. ... -
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 ...