EFFECTS, DAILY INTAKE, AQUEOUS FRUIT PULP EXTRACT, PICRALIMA NITIDA, TOTAL ANTIOXIDANT CAPACITY, EXPERIMENTAL ALBINO WISTAR
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The study investigated the impact of daily intake of aqueous fruit pulp extract of Picralima nitida on the total antioxidant capacity in experimental rats. Picralima nitida, known for its rich phytochemical composition, was chosen for its potential health benefits. Thirty- five rats were divided into control and experimental groups, with the latter receiving daily doses of the aqueous fruit pulp extract. After a specified duration, blood samples were collected for the assessment of total antioxidant capacity. The results revealed a significant increase in the total antioxidant capacity in the experimental group B and compared to the control, suggesting a positive influence of Picralima nitida extract on the antioxidant defense system. This enhancement in antioxidant capacity may be attributed to the diverse bioactive compounds present in the fruit pulp extract, such as alkaloids, flavonoids, phenolics, and zinc known for their antioxidant properties
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