Osuvwe C. Orororo

Assessment of Polychlorinated Biphenyls in Some Imported Honey Sold in Warri, Delta State, Nigeria

Even though honey has many health advantages, the presence of pollutants like polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in it could be harmful to consumers’ health. Thus, this study assessed polychlorinated biphenyls in imported honey sold in Warri, Delta State, Nigeria to establish the safety of the honey. Ten imported honey samples were purchased from superstores in Warri, Delta State. Honey samples were analyzed for PCBs using a gas chromatograph combined with a mass selective detector (GC-MSD). All the honey samples analyzed tested positive for PCBs.

Effect of Ethanolic Extract of Zingiber Officinale Rhizome on Blood Glucose Level in Glucose-induced Hyperglycaemic Wistar Rats

This study determined the effects of Zinger officinale Rhizome ethanolic extract on blood glucose levels in hyperglycemic Wistar rats. Twenty five adult male Wistar (150±8 g) with an average blood sugar level of 145 mg/dL were used for the study.

Chemical Composition and in vitro Antioxidant Properties of Hexane and Methanol Extract of Sesamum indicum Seeds Obtained from Kogi State, Nigeria

epartment of Biochemistry, College of Natural Sciences , Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria.