Browsing OSU - Honors College Theses by Author "Lucas, Edralin A."
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Effects of degree of ripeness on phenolic content and radical scavenging activity of banana flesh and peel
Tower, Lauren (2015-12-02)The effects of degree of ripeness on total phenolic content and radical scavenging activity of imported Cavendish banana flesh and peel were investigated and compared to values reported in the literature of locally cultivated ... -
Effects of wheat germ supplementation on hepatic and cardiac mitochondrial function in a model of diet-induced obesity and insulin resistance
Simenson, Ashley (2016-10-14)Obesity is strongly associated with insulin resistance, hyperglycemia, and hyperlipidemia, which are also linked to mitochondrial dysfunction and increased production of reactive oxygen species (ROS). Foods such as wheat ...