Khavhatondwi Rinah Mofokeng

Processing, Bioaccessibility, Predicted Bioavailability, Gut Microbiome Interactions and Potential Food Applications of Vernonia amygdalina (Bitter Leaf): Bridging the Evidence-to-Practice Gap

Vernonia amygdalina Del. (bitter leaf) is a nutrient-rich indigenous leafy vegetable, but most research has examined raw material or laboratory extracts rather than the vegetable as consumed. This structured narrative review evaluates how household and food-processing methods affect nutrient retention, anti-nutritional...