Abstract:
The present invention relates to a food composition for removing heavy metals which includes Korean leek without side effects to human body as an effective component. The ability of removing the heavy metals of the Korean leek is confirmed through the present invention, and the Korean leek can be developed into the food composition including the Korean leek, and be used for removing the heavy metals. The heavy metals are one selected from arsenic, cadmium, and lead.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a food composition containing a water-convolvulus extract for the excretion of heavy metals and the control of oxidative damage by the heavy metals. The heavy metal removal and oxidative damage control functions of the water-convolvulus extract has been confirmed by the present invention, therefore the water-convolvulus extract can be used as a food composition for the removal of the heavy metals and the control of the oxidative damage by the heavy metals. [Reference numerals] (AA,EE,II,MM) Cell survival rate (%);(BB,FF,JJ,NN) Concentration (mg/L);(CC,GG,KK,OO) Water extract;(DD,HH,LL,PP) Ethanol extract