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Biological Activity Antinyctalopic

List of activity chemicals.
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Chemical Name Dosage Reference
ANTHOCYANINS 600 mg/man orl Duke, 1992 *
LUTEIN not available Joseph, J., Nadeau, D. and Underwood, A. 2001. The Color Code. Hyperion, NY.
ZINC not available Duke, 1992 *
List of Activity Plants.
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Plant Name Common Name Chemical Count Total Parts Per Million
Brassica oleracea var. capitata l. Cabbage; Red Cabbage; White Cabbage 2 123
Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera Brussels-Sprouts; Brussel-Sprout 1 314
Brassica oleracea var. italica Broccoli; Heading Broccoli; Sprouting Broccoli; Cape Broccoli; Purple Cauliflower; Asparagus Broccoli; Winter Broccoli; Calabrese 1 944
Brassica oleracea var. sabellica l. Kale; Curly Kale; Kitchen Kale; Scotch Kale 1 112
Brassica oleracea var. viridis l. Collards; Cow Cabbage; Tall Kale; Tree Kale; Spring-Heading Cabbage 1 785
Brassica pekinensis Chinese Cabbage 1 80
Brassica rapa Turnip; Seven-Top Turnip; Rapini 1 84
Broussonetia papyrifera Paper Mulberry 1 23
Bupleurum chinense Chai-Hu 1 0
Cajanus cajan Pigeonpea 1 34
Calendula officinalis Calendula; Pot-Marigold 1 0
Camellia sinensis Tea 2 30
Canavalia ensiformis Jack Bean 1 20
Capsicum annuum Bell Pepper; Green Pepper; Cherry Pepper; Sweet Pepper; Cone Pepper; Paprika 2 346.1999988555908
Capsicum frutescens Cayenne; Chili; Tabasco; Hot Pepper; Spur Pepper; Red Chili 2 144
Carica papaya Papaya 1 0
Carthamus tinctorius Safflower 1 0
Carum carvi Caraway; Carum; Kummel (Ger.); Comino (Sp.); Comino de prado (Sp.) 1 635
Carya glabra Pignut Hickory 1 1, 100
Carya illinoensis Pecan 1 56