* 1Elejere Chidinma P, 1Okpara Chinedu E, 2Ukwujiagu Chiamaka U Dietetics Department, Alex Ekwuwme, Federal University Teaching Hospital Abakaliki Biochemistry Department, University of Nigeria Nsukka *Corresponding author: [email protected] ABSTRACT Background: Oxidative stress plays a major role in the development of chronic and degenerative diseases. The human body counteracts oxidative stress by producing antioxidants in situ or acquiring them through food. …