Antioxidative and radical scavenging effects of phenolics from Vicia sativum

Fitoterapia. 2008 Feb;79(2):121-2. doi: 10.1016/j.fitote.2007.07.018. Epub 2007 Nov 29.

Authors

R Amarowicz¹, A Troszyńska, R B Pegg

Affiliation

¹ Department of Food Science, Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research, Polish Academy of Sciences, ul. Tuwima 10, 10-474 Olsztyn, Poland. amaro@pan.olsztyn.pl

PMID: 18178017
DOI: 10.1016/j.fitote.2007.07.018

Abstract

An acetone extract of Vicia sativum seeds and fractions, comprising low molecular-weight phenolics and tannins, displayed good antioxidant activity.

MeSH terms

Free Radical Scavengers / analysis*
Phenols / isolation & purification*
Seeds / chemistry
Vicia sativa / chemistry*

Substances

Free Radical Scavengers
Phenols