Opuntia spp.: Characterization and Benefits in Chronic Diseases
Opuntia species have been used for centuries as food resources and in traditional folk medicine for their nutritional properties and their benefit in chronic diseases, particularly diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular diseases, and cancer. These plants are largely distributed in America, Africa, and th...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2017-01-01
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Series: | Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2017/8634249 |