International Journal of Medical Research & Health Sciences (IJMRHS)
ISSN: 2319-5886 Indexed in: ESCI (Thomson Reuters)
Sherena P A
Department of Biochemistry, Little Flower Medical Research Centre, Angamaly, Kerala, IndiaPublications
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Research
Screening of Sixteen Commonly Consumed Green Leafy Vegetables for Carotenoids
Author(s): Anusha A M, Sherena P A, P T Annamala* and J K Mukkadan
Introduction: Carotenoids can act as an antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer agents. Important bioactive carotenoids are present in green leafy vegetables, which form part of dietary ingredients. Objective: The present study is aimed at screening sixteen commonly consumed green leafy vegetables for the distribution of carotenoids. Methods: Sixteen green leafy vegetables-curry leaves (Murraya koenigii), fenugreek (methi) leaves (Trigonella foenum-graecum), coriander leaves (Coriandrum sativum), broccoli leaves (Brassica oleracea), bay leaves (Laurus nobilis), oregano leaves (Origanum vulgare), marjoram leaves (Origanum majorana), basil leaves (Ocimum basilicum), pandan leaves (Pandanus amaryllifolius), sage leaves (Salvia officinalis), thyme leaves (Thymus vulgaris), lemon grass (Cymbopogon citratus), kaffirlime leaves (Citrus hystrix) and parsley leaves (Petroselinum crispum.. Read More»
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