3,4-Dihydroxycinnamic acid (3,4-DA) is a natural compound with high antioxidant potential found in various foods. This study found that animals administered with 3,4-DA had higher exercise tolerance, reduced blood lactate, and markers of hepatic oxidation. Blood glucose and antioxidant enzymes were not affected by this treatment. 3,4-DA may have applicability in reducing the fatigue associated ...

Saffron (Crocus sativus L.) belongs to the Iridaceae family. The stigma of saffron has been widely used as spice, medicinal plant, and food additive in the Mediterranean and Subtropical countries. Recently, attention has been paid to the identification of new sources of safe natural antioxidants for the food industry. The antioxidant activities of spices are mainly attributed to their phenolic ...

The heartwood of Caesalpinia sappan L. (Caesalpiniaceae) is traditionally used in China and Ayurveda. In Thailand it is used as coloring agent in beverage, food, garment and cosmetics. The objective of this study is to find out which ages of wood giving effective natural antioxidant. The heartwood extracts in various ratio of extraction solution CH3OH:CH2Cl2 and various ages were measured for t...