Search for: [Abstract = "tigated flavonoid detected in amaranth sprouts, whereas quinoa sprouts also contained vitexin, isovitexin and morin. Sprouting conditions \(daylight vs. darkness\) did not have any influence on the gallic acid content, whereas light caused an increase in the level of rutin and darkness – an increase in the levels of vitexin and isovitexin. The above mentioned results suggest that seeds and sprouts of the investigated pseudocereals have relatively high antioxidative activity which can be attributed to the presence of polyphenols, the investigated phenolic acids, flavonoids and anthocyanins. In\-vivo tests on rats were carried out to determine whether oxidative stress induced by the administration of 31% fructose could be reduced by co\-administration of amaranth or quinoa seeds. The findings demonstrate that in fructose\-administered control groups, fructose\-induced damage to plasma and other tissues can be partly reduced by co\-administration of amaranth and quinoa seeds. Changes in malondialdehyde concentration in plasma of the control group evidence that fructose administration induced oxidative stress. Significant increase in its concentration clearly indicated intensification of lipid peroxidation processes. My studies on the effect of amaranth administration on the antioxidant status of rats’ plasma confirmed that lower doses of amaranth seeds did not protect plasma again"]
