Evaluation of Chromium Composition of Commonly Consumed Leafy Vegetables Juice Selected from South West Nigeria

Autor: Adeleke Atunnise, Kubura Temitope Odufuwa, Charles Adeosun, Moronke Muinat Adeyanju, B. A. Salau
Rok vydání: 2015
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Zdroj: Journal of Food and Nutrition Sciences. 3:240
ISSN: 2330-7285
DOI: 10.11648/j.jfns.20150306.17
Popis: Chromium is necessary for insulin function, nutrient uptake and regulation of major metabolism as well as boosting of immune system amongst others; available in vegetables, the cheapest source for the majority of people living in developing countries. Seven commonly consumed vegetables in south west Nigeria were collected from four major markets in the region, thoroughly mixed and prepared for laboratory analysis. Each vegetables were shared into two groups (fresh and juice) and four replicates each, chromium content were determined using Atomic Absorbance Spectrophotometer. Highest chromium content was observed in Senecio biafrae (4.73±0.05) and it is significantly (p 0.05) while, Corchorus oliterus (10.90±0.50) is significantly (p
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