Antidiabetic effect of Nono (a Nigerian fermented milk) on alloxan-induced diabetic rats

American Journal of Food Technology

Volumn 3, Issue 6, 2008, Pages 394-398

  Laleye, S A ^a   Igbakin, A P ^a   Akinyanju, J A ^a  

^a ADEKUNLE AJASIN UNIVERSITY   (Nigeria)

Author keywords

Alloxan monohydrate; Anti diabetic effect; Hypercholesterolemia; Hyperglycemia; Hyperlipidemia; Nono (a Nigerian fermented milk); Plasma glucose

Indexed keywords

BACTERIA (MICROORGANISMS); RATTUS;

EID: 57749098818     PISSN: 15574571     EISSN: 1557458X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.3923/ajft.2008.394.398     Document Type: Article

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