The neuroprotective potentials of sour (Hibiscus sabdariffa, Calyx) and green (Camellia sinensis) teas on some pro-oxidants induced oxidative stress in brain

Asian Journal of Clinical Nutrition

Volumn 1, Issue 1, 2009, Pages 40-49

  Oboh, Ganiyu ^a  

^a FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY   (Nigeria)

Author keywords

Brain; Green tea; Lipid peroxidation; Pro oxidants; Sour tea

Indexed keywords

CAMELLIA SINENSIS; HIBISCUS; HIBISCUS SABDARIFFA; RATTUS;

EID: 62349107994     PISSN: 19921470     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.3923/ajcn.2009.40.49     Document Type: Article

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