Chemical Composition and Antioxidant Activity of Euterpe oleracea Roots and Leaflets

Euterpe oleracea (açaí) is a palm tree well known for the high antioxidant activity of its berries used as dietary supplements. Little is known about the biological activity and the composition of its vegetative organs. The objective of this study was to investigate the antioxidant activity of root...

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Main Authors: Christel Brunschwig, Louis-Jérôme Leba, Mona Saout, Karine Martial, Didier Bereau, Jean-Charles Robinson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-12-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/18/1/61