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Main Authors: Adebayo, Stella Olamide, Nwosu, Chukwuemeka David
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Language:English
Published: Zenodo 2025
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.16813047
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author Adebayo, Stella Olamide
Nwosu, Chukwuemeka David
author_facet Adebayo, Stella Olamide
Nwosu, Chukwuemeka David
contents <p><span>The medicinal and nutritional properties of Thaumatococcus daniellii leaves were investigated in this study. A proximate and phytochemical analysis of leaf samples showed the presence of plant compounds that are of great value to human medicinal and nutritional needs. The leaf of T. daniellii when investigated contained (per 100g): 10.50% moisture, 8.90% Ash, 17.21% Lipid, 21.26% Protein, 24.61% Crude Fibre, 17.52% Carbohydrate and 310.01k/cal of energy value. Cyanogenic glycoside, Alkaloid, Flavenoid and Tannin were significantly present in the leaf in the concentration of 0.51mg/100g, 0.40mg/100g, 0.34mg/100g and 0.70mg/100g respectively. The plant leaves contain compounds which when harnessed properly, can be of medicinal and nutritional value in the prevention of diseases like colon cancer, diabetes and protein calorie malnutrition which is the driver of many nutritional pathologies. Overall, when this is done, the public health community benefits as it will make for a healthier society. </span></p>
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spellingShingle MEDICINAL AND NUTRITIONAL POTENTIAL OF THAUMATOCOCCUS DANIELLII LEAVES AQUACULTURE IN NIGERIA
Adebayo, Stella Olamide
Nwosu, Chukwuemeka David
Thaumatococcus daniellii, Medicinal Properties, Nutritional Value, Phytochemicals, West Africa
<p><span>The medicinal and nutritional properties of Thaumatococcus daniellii leaves were investigated in this study. A proximate and phytochemical analysis of leaf samples showed the presence of plant compounds that are of great value to human medicinal and nutritional needs. The leaf of T. daniellii when investigated contained (per 100g): 10.50% moisture, 8.90% Ash, 17.21% Lipid, 21.26% Protein, 24.61% Crude Fibre, 17.52% Carbohydrate and 310.01k/cal of energy value. Cyanogenic glycoside, Alkaloid, Flavenoid and Tannin were significantly present in the leaf in the concentration of 0.51mg/100g, 0.40mg/100g, 0.34mg/100g and 0.70mg/100g respectively. The plant leaves contain compounds which when harnessed properly, can be of medicinal and nutritional value in the prevention of diseases like colon cancer, diabetes and protein calorie malnutrition which is the driver of many nutritional pathologies. Overall, when this is done, the public health community benefits as it will make for a healthier society. </span></p>
title MEDICINAL AND NUTRITIONAL POTENTIAL OF THAUMATOCOCCUS DANIELLII LEAVES AQUACULTURE IN NIGERIA
topic Thaumatococcus daniellii, Medicinal Properties, Nutritional Value, Phytochemicals, West Africa
url https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.16813047