Antioxidants in oral medicine: A review

Authors : Atul Ashok Pandharbale, Sidharth Shrikant Joshi, Dipti Atul Pandharbale

DOI : 10.18231/j.jooo.2022.025

Volume : 8

Issue : 3

Year : 2022

Page No : 115-119

The lifestyle deviations in recent past years and stress-related work regularly instigate lots of complications, like emotional and mental trauma to our body. Abusive habits like pan, gutka, supari, cigarettes add insult to it. Consequences in the release of free radicles triggering oxidative damage to cells. Leading to various diseases and disorders. Antioxidants are regularly found in many food products like leafy vegetables and fruits. Antioxidants are capable of stabilizing or deactivating, free radicals beforehand they attack cells. Antioxidants are critical for preserving optimal cellular and systemic health and well-being. High intakes of antioxidant nutrients from food sources appear to offer some health advantages. It is valuable to eat a wide variety of cereals, fruits, and vegetables rather than taking only these supplements.
 

Keywords: Antioxidants, Free radicals, Vitamins, Nutrients, Ros


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