Antioxidant properties of raw garlic (Allium sativum) extract

• Main Authors: Rahman, Md. Mokhlesur, Fazlic, V., Saad, N. W.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: UPM 2012
• Subjects: QD Chemistry
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/23301/1/%2832%29_IFRJ--2012_Rahman.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/23301/; http://www.ifrj.upm.edu.my/
• Institution: Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia

Garlic has been a favorite additive in food for many years in various cultures. It is known that garlic (Allium sativum) possesses antimicrobial, antiprotozoal, antimutagenic, antiplatelet and antihyperlipidemic properties. Allicin, a thiosulfinate extract of garlic, has been presumed to be a very...