Nutritional Value, Bioactive Components and Antioxidant Activity of Schisandra chinensis (Turcz.) Baill. Leaves

Abstract

by DPPH•, was at the level of 9.19 mg TEAC/g of dry matter of leaves, and 214 mg TEAC/g of dry matter of leaves (as determind by molybdenum reducing antioxidant power). The composition of Schisandra chinensis leaves suggest it to become an inexpensive novel plant source of functional foods, supplements, and as new ingredient in human diet.