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Onyinyechi C. Njoku

Publications (4)

Hepatoprotective Potential of Alkaloid Extracts from Vitex doniana and Ficus thonningii Leaves in Alloxan-induced Diabetic Rats

Onyinyechi C. Njoku, Augustine I. Airaodion, Olachi L. Osuagwu, Nathaniel O. Oladosu & Anthony U. Megwas · International Research Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology · 2021

Aim: This study sought to evaluate the hepatoprotective potential of alkaloid extracts from V. doniana and F. thonningii leaves on alloxan-induced diabetic rats. Materials and Methods: Fresh leaves of V. doniana and F. thonningii were obtained from a local market Nkwagu in Abakal...

Open access Research Article

Implication of Sugar Intake in Haemorrhoid and Menstruation

Augustine I. Airaodion, Peace R. Adejumo, Onyinyechi C. Njoku, Emmanuel O. Ogbuagu & Uloaku Ogbuagu · International Journal of Research and Reports in Hematology · 2019

This review discusses the implication of sugar intake in haemorrhoid and menstruation. Haemorrhoid is the clustering of veins in the rectum leading to swollen anus. This occurs due to pressure exerted on the rectum. When these veins swell, they expand outward into the membranes a...

Open access Research Article

Effect of Bambara Nut Consumption on Blood Glucose Level and Lipid Profile of Wistar Rats

Anthony U. Megwas, Patricia N. Akunne, Nathaniel O. Oladosu, Oladeji J. Alabi, Onyinyechi C. Njoku & Augustine I. Airaodion · International Journal of Research and Reports in Hematology · 2021

Aim: This study sought to investigate the effect of Bambara nut consumption on blood glucose level and lipid profile of Wistar rats. Methodology: The Songkhla 1 variety (red seed coat) of Bambara nuts were locally sourced from Obinze area of Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria. The seeds...

Open access Research Article

Assessment of Bread in Ogbomoso Metropolis for the Presence of Potassium Bromate

Augustine I. Airaodion, Olaide O. Awosanya, Emmanuel O. Ogbuagu, Uloaku Ogbuagu, Onyinyechi C. Njoku, Chimdi Esonu & Edith O. Airaodion · Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry · 2019

Aim: This study is aimed at evaluating the level of potassium bromate in bread in Ogbomoso metropolis. Study Design: This study was made to fit a one way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). Place and duration of Study: The bread samples were purchased in Ogbomoso metropolis and analyze...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrb/2019/v4i230065