Biological Functions and Anti-nutritional Effects of Phytochemicals in Living System

Phytochemicals are chemical compounds produced by plants which help in the overall maintenance of the health of an organism but are not essential nutrients. This is because in excess some phytochemicals act by decreasing nutrient intake. These chemicals occur naturally in fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts and whole grains, and perform biological fu...

Distribution of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Heavy Metals in Soils from Municipal Solid Waste Landfill

Published in British Journal of Applied Science & Technology

Aims: The distribution of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and heavy metals in soils from Onitsha municipal solid waste landfill were studied. Design: The Onitsha solid waste dumpsite were divided into two groups, the active site labelled (A), where waste dumping is still actively practised and the dormantsite labelled (B) with passive or w...

Phytochemical and in vitro Antibacterial Evaluation of the Ethanolic Extract of the Stem Bark of Entada africana Guill. ...

Published in International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review

Aims: The phytochemical composition and the in vitro antibacterial activity of the ethanolic extract of the stem bark of Entada africana Guill. & Perr. and Sarcocephalus latifolus, on Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella typhi, Escherichia coli and Bacillus subtilis were investigated. Study design: The plants stem bark samples were collected from Id...