Vitamin C and Oral Health: A Review

Rathee, Manu; Bhoria, Mohneesh; Kundu, Renu

doi:10.15373/2249555x/sept2013/139

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“…A. digitata is habitually used in the diet to maintain good oral health or to treat mouth sores. Of course, A. digitate is known to contain large amounts of ascorbic acid [28], which is important for good oral health [29]. A. reticulata for indigestion and constipation.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Phytochemistry, proximate and antioxidant properties of some indigenous leafy vegetables

Komlaga¹,

Gaveh²,

Yakubu³

et al. 2019

World J. Adv. Res. Rev.

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The use of leafy vegetables in diet is a common practice among the people of the Northern ethnic groups of Ghana. In this study, a survey was conducted in the Bunkpurugu-Yunyoo district and Kanvilli of the Tamale Metropolis of the Northern Region of Ghana, to document the indigenous leafy vegetables routinely consumed as part of their alimentary culture. The phytochemical content, proximate composition and antioxidant properties of the plants cited were assessed. Nine leafy vegetables: Amaranthus cruentus, Hibiscus sabdariffa, Corchorus olitorius, Vernonia amygdalina, Phaseolus vulgaris, Ipomoea batatas, Adansonia digitata, Moringa oleifera and Annona reticulate were inventoried. These plants contained various groups of phytochemicals and were generally rich in carbohydrates, protein and fibre, but low in fat. They contain an appreciable amount of energy and also demonstrated good antioxidant activities. These characteristics of the vegetables suggested their usefulness in the maintenance of good health, which may also explains why these groups of Ghanaians in the Northern region are regarded as being very strong and healthy.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Phytochemistry, proximate and antioxidant properties of some indigenous leafy vegetables

Komlaga¹,

Gaveh²,

Yakubu³

et al. 2019

World J. Adv. Res. Rev.

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“…Scurvy could be produced if reduction of the body reservoir of vitamin C into its fifth. The required body reservoir and the needed dosage are determinate according to the body weight [127].…”

Section: Vitamin C Deficiencymentioning

confidence: 99%

Vitamin C

Yussif¹

2019

Vitamin C - An Update on Current Uses and Functions

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Vitamin C or ascorbic acid is one of the most common and essential vitamins. Due to its protective role, the supplementation of vitamin C becomes a must especially during the higher pollution levels. A day after day, scientists and researchers discover new functions for vitamin C. It was and still one of the cheapest treatment modalities that could preserve and protect human beings from infections, toxification, autoimmune diseases and cancer development. The role of vitamin C in providing better esthetics exhibits great importance. Its role as anti-aging agent preserves skin color and texture. Although it is not naturally synthesized in our bodies, our food is entirely rich of it.

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“…semidehydroascorbic acid can be reduced in the body by glutathione and NADPH dependent enzymatic mechanism. Therefore glutathione in cells and fluids helps ascorbate to maintain its reduced state [14]. In oral health vitamin C plays a major role in structural and chemical levels [15].…”

Section: Vitamin C: L-ascorbicmentioning

confidence: 99%