Assessment of A Few Non Enzymatic Anti Oxidants in Selected Fruits
Journal Title: International Journal of Research in Pharmacy and Science - Year 2012, Vol 2, Issue 3
Abstract
The therapeutic benefits of the plant are often attributed to their antioxidant properties. The fruits and vegetables play an important role in providing antioxidants to the body. Antioxidants are needed to protect against free radicals that is produced in the body.Free radicals Free radicals damages the cells and play an important role in aging process and disease progression. The free radicals attack and damage the healthy cells and their structure and function are lost.This cell damage contributes to aging and degenerative diseases.The anti oxidant protection system is helpful in protecting the cells from reactive oxygen species.Plant derived materials are increasingly used for antioxidant activity. Plant metabolites function as protectants of cells.Antioxidants protect the body against oxidative stress by neutralizing free radicals. Plants contain rich amount of polyphenols which are very potent natural antioxidants. The present study was designed to evaluate the relative contribution of different polyphenols such as total phenolics, flavonoids and flavonol contents and their antioxidants activities. Now a days it is a trend to search for natural products to replace the synthetic ones. The present work was carried out with an objective to assess the non enzymatic antioxidants in the selected fruits(Ficus carica, Emblica officinalis, Cephalandra indica and Terminalia chebula). Among different plants studied Emblica officinalis fruits was found to contain more ascorbic acid, reduced glutathione, polyphenol, carotenoides and lycopene.The C.indica had least non enzymatic antioxidants. T. chebula extract had maximum α – tocopherol.
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Parimala R Devi , Vijaya Kumari B, Hiranmai R Yadav
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