Total phenolic, flavonoid content and anti-oxidant potential of Phaseolus vulgaris

Abstract

Vegetables are parts of plants having several chemical families which belong to the category of antioxidants. In literature, these vegetables and fruits contain high amounts of antioxidant molecules which may directly benefit to human healthcare. The objective of our study is to determine the antioxidant potential of seed-containing fibers aqueous extract and analyzed its phenolic and flavonoid content. For these studies, we procured Phaseolus vulgaris (green beans) from the local market of Dehradun and measured its antioxidant activity including phenolic and flavonoid content. The results of these studies showed that seed-containing fibers aqueous extract showed higher antioxidant activity at higher doses and also showed enhancement in phenolic and flavonoid content. These studies may indicate that vegetables especially Phaseolus vulgaris contain a significant number of antioxidants which is required and acceptable for human healthcare.