An antioxidant nutraceutical from apple peels

Exposure to diagnostic imaging techniques such as X-ray and CT scan could cause DNA damage in our body leading to cancer. We wish to develop a unique antioxidant formula to avoid the risk of cancer. Apple peel has some unique and strong antioxidants called flavonoids. Our aim of this project is to examine whether apple flavonoids could contribute to the protection against DNA damage. We will use a carcinogen-induced experimental method using human cells to assess test compounds for protecting DNA damage. The will compare the effect of apple flavonoids to other commercially available antioxidants as well. The expected outcome is to develop a pill using apple flavonoids.

Faculty Supervisor:

Vasantha Rupasinghe

Student:

Cijo George Vazhappilly

Partner:

Apple Valley Foods Inc

Discipline:

Environmental sciences

Sector:

Agriculture

University:

Dalhousie University