Erectile dysfunction is an increasing social and health concern. Relaxation of Corpus Cavernosum Smooth
Muscle (CCSM) is required for penile erection. Thymol and thymol-containing plant, Ocimum
gratissimum (OG), have ...
Striking differences exist between men and women in lipid kinetics possibly due to
sexual dimorphism in metabolism. However, the effect of prolonged intake of High
Animal Fat Diets (HAFD), High Plant Fat Diets (HPFD) and ...
Hypertension is a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. Most antihypertensive drugs have been reported to effectively reduce blood pressure (BP), but they do not ameliorate end-organ damage associated with ...
Lipids are essential in pregnancy homeostasis. Their reduction is associated with reduced birth
weight a major predisposing factor to diseases in adulthood. Citrus limon (lemon) Juice (CLJ) is
used in folkloric medicine ...
Iodineisessentialforthyroidhormonesynthesis.Excessiveconsumptionof
goitrogenicfoodslikesoybeans(GlycinemaxLinnaeus)andcassava(Manihot
esculenta Crantz)which are staple foods in WestAfrica can resultin
hypothyroidism.I ...
Diabetes mellitus is a disorder with episodes of hyperglycaemia. Although, Parquetina
nigrescens has been reported to reduce blood glucose, the mechanisms of its
normoglycaemic effect have not been fully elucidated. ...
In Nigeria, the concentration of arsenic in ground water, which is the major source of drinking
water, is high. Arsenic causes male reproductive dysfunction by inducing oxidative stress.
Parquetina nigrescens leaf, ...
Anxiety is described as a threat to psychological, physiological and behavioral state, while depression is a potentially life-threatening disorder that presents with decreased mood.Folkloric use of Artocarpus altilis ...
Diarrhoea is a disease characterised by gut smooth muscle dysfunction associated with increased motility. Anacardium occidentale (Ao) stem bark possesses strong anti-diarrhoeal effect; however the mechanism of this effect ...
Consumption of Oryza glaberrima (Nigerian brown rice) varieties has increased over the years due to its good nutritional values. Unlike polished rice which lacks bran and has been documented to possess ulcerogenic activities, ...
Infertility is a prevalent health condition and 50% of its prevalence is related to male factor. Exposure to testicular toxicants such as Alcohol (A) and Nicotine (N) contributes to male infertility via induction of oxidative ...
Reported cases of environmental lead exposure and its effects on the health of humans and livestock are on the increase globally. Lead affects many biological systems leading to death if it is beyond acceptable limits. ...