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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Main Authors: Paz Maldonado Luz, Guerra Ruth, Mendoza Sergio, Órnelas Paz José, Guevara-Arauza Juan, González Diana
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-03-01
Series:Chemistry Central Journal
Online Access:http://journal.chemistrycentral.com/content/5/1/10