Cytotoxic, antioxidative, genotoxic and antigenotoxic effects of Horchata, beverage of South Ecuador

• Main Authors: Natalia Bailon-Moscoso (Author), Fani Tinitana (Author), Ruth Martínez-Espinosa (Author), Andrea Jaramillo-Velez (Author), Alejandra Palacio-Arpi (Author), Jessica Aguilar-Hernandez (Author), Juan Carlos Romero-Benavides (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2017-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background "Horchata" is an herbal mixture infusion consumed in Southern Ecuador; 66% of its plants are anti-inflammatory medicinal plant, and 51% are analgesics. Anti-inflammatory substances can prevent carcinogenesis mediated by cytotoxic effects and can prevent DNA damage. The...