Search results for: rosliny kapustowate

• The influence of selenium addition during seeds' germination on the biological properties of obtained sprouts

  Publication

  • J. Cyprys
  • M. Groszewska
  • J. Wittbrodt
  • D. Kołodziejski
  • A. Piekarska

  - Year 2012

  Selenium plays a vital role in human body, because in the form of aminoacids (Se-methionine, Se-cysteine) it is found in the active centres of over 25 enzymes, including those regarded as 'cytoprotective'. Unfortunatelly, its daily intake in Poland and other European countries is lower than predicted by dietary recommendations. The consequences of selenium deficiency in diet might be severe, including higher susceptibility to cardio-vascular...

• The innovative exploitation of Brassica vegetables in the production of quality food for health. From lab bench to field and fork.

  Publication

  • A. Bartoszek-Pączkowska
  • A. Piekarska
  • B. Kusznierewicz
  • D. Kołodziejski
  • T. Pilipczuk
  • M. Szczygłowska
  • M. Bodnar
  • P. Konieczka
  • J. Namieśnik

  - Year 2013

  The specific chemical composition of vegetables belonging to Brassicaceace , as regard both nutrients and non-nutrients, renders them particularly suitable for the health food production chain. The ability of these plants to accumulate heavy metals may be utilised for phytoremediation of arable soils, but also as a vehicle to fortify foods in micronutriens such as selenium. The bioactive organosulfur compounds, especially glucosinolates...