Evaluation of antioxidant potential of monodora myristica (african nutmeg)
Table Of Contents
Chapter ONE
1.1 Introduction1.2 Background of Study
1.3 Problem Statement
1.4 Objective of Study
1.5 Limitation of Study
1.6 Scope of Study
1.7 Significance of Study
1.8 Structure of the Research
1.9 Definition of Terms
Chapter TWO
2.1 Overview of Antioxidants2.2 Sources of Antioxidants
2.3 Chemical Composition of Monodora Myristica
2.4 Antioxidant Properties of African Nutmeg
2.5 Studies on Antioxidant Potential of Monodora Myristica
2.6 Comparison with Other Antioxidant Sources
2.7 Mechanisms of Antioxidant Action
2.8 Importance of Antioxidants in Health
2.9 Factors Affecting Antioxidant Activity
2.10 Future Trends in Antioxidant Research
Chapter THREE
3.1 Research Design3.2 Sampling Methods
3.3 Data Collection Techniques
3.4 Variables and Measures
3.5 Data Analysis Procedures
3.6 Ethical Considerations
3.7 Research Limitations
3.8 Validity and Reliability
Chapter FOUR
4.1 Antioxidant Potential of Monodora Myristica Extract4.2 Experimental Results Analysis
4.3 Comparison with Standard Antioxidants
4.4 Effects of Extraction Methods on Antioxidant Activity
4.5 Impact of Storage Conditions on Antioxidant Potency
4.6 Interpretation of Findings
4.7 Discussion on Antioxidant Capacity
4.8 Implications for Health and Nutrition
Chapter FIVE
5.1 Summary of Findings5.2 Conclusion
5.3 Recommendations for Future Research
5.4 Practical Applications of the Study
5.5 Contribution to Existing Knowledge
Thesis Abstract
This work evaluates the antioxidant potential of Monodora myristica (African nutmeg). Monodora myristica extract was obtained by solvent extraction using n-hexane and used as treatment on freshly prepared crude palm kernel oil and palm oil. Equal volume of oil samples were subjected to different concentration of extract treatment (0.2ml,0.4ml, 0.6ml, 0.8ml, 1.0ml using syringe. These oil samples were equally divided into two groups SS and SR. Group SS was stored under the sun and group SR was stored in the room for three weeks. These treated oil samples were analyzed on weekly basis at two different parameters Acid value (AV) of free fatty acid and thiobarbituric acid (TBA) value, using standard methods. The main effect of extract was determined using ANOVA. For the two varieties of oil, the acid value of free fatty acid increased significantly (P<0.05) as the period extends for group SS without extract while those for group SR showed no significant increase. But AV of oil samples treated with higher extract concentration decreased significantly (P<0.05) for both groups SS and SR. TBA value also showed the same trend of AV. Hence, monodora myristica extract yielded reducing effect in the oxidative level of the oil varieties.
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