Biofunctional activity of tortillas and bars enhanced with nopal. Preliminary assessment of functional effect after intake on the oxidative status in healthy volunteers
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Prickly pear cactus stem (nopal) has been used in folk medicine and a raw material since ancient times. Stems have been proved to possess components with valuable biological activities: anti inflamatory, antioxidant, antiulcerogenic,...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2011-03-01
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Series: | Chemistry Central Journal |
Online Access: | http://journal.chemistrycentral.com/content/5/1/10 |