Antioxidant Potential of the Polyherbal Formulation “ImmuPlus”: A Nutritional Supplement for Horses
Joint Authors
Cecchini, Stefano
Paciolla, Mariateresa
Caputo, Anna Rocchina
Bavoso, Alfonso
Source
Veterinary Medicine International
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-05-04
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
In order to counteract harmful effects of oxidative stress due to pathological conditions or physical exercise, horses are often administered dietary supplements having supposed high antioxidant activities.
The aim of the present study was to identify the in vitro antioxidant potential of “ImmuPlus”, a polyherbal formulation (Global Herbs LTD, Chichester, West Sussex, Great Britain), containing three medicinal plants (Withania somnifera, Tinospora cordifolia, and Emblica officinalis), known in Ayurveda for their use in human disease treatment.
Extracts obtained by different solvents (water, methanol, ethanol, acetone, and hexane) were tested for total antioxidant capacity, total reducing power, scavenging activity against DPPH radical, and total polyphenol and flavonoid contents.
Our results showed that, except as regards hexane, all the used solvents are able to extract compounds having high antioxidant activity, even when compared to ascorbic acid.
Regression analysis showed significant correlations between antioxidant properties and polyphenol/flavonoid contents, indicating the latter, known for their beneficial effects on health of human and animal beings, as major components responsible for the strong antioxidant capacities.
Moreover, obtained results suggest the effective role of the polyherbal mixture as good source of antioxidants in horses.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Cecchini, Stefano& Paciolla, Mariateresa& Caputo, Anna Rocchina& Bavoso, Alfonso. 2014. Antioxidant Potential of the Polyherbal Formulation “ImmuPlus”: A Nutritional Supplement for Horses. Veterinary Medicine International،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1051920
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Cecchini, Stefano…[et al.]. Antioxidant Potential of the Polyherbal Formulation “ImmuPlus”: A Nutritional Supplement for Horses. Veterinary Medicine International No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1051920
American Medical Association (AMA)
Cecchini, Stefano& Paciolla, Mariateresa& Caputo, Anna Rocchina& Bavoso, Alfonso. Antioxidant Potential of the Polyherbal Formulation “ImmuPlus”: A Nutritional Supplement for Horses. Veterinary Medicine International. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1051920
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1051920