Multi-Locational Based Comparative Antioxidant Study of Some Commonly Consumed Fruits and Vegetables in a Part of Eastern India

Abstract

The oxidative compounds at a certain level positively affect the body's immune functions; however, inappropriate lifestyles and dietary habits can trigger an imbalance in the body's antioxidant defense mechanisms and the production of free radicles, can cause molecular damages which can be observed through different biomarkers. These free radicles can cause undesirable health, leading to different degenerative diseases and pathogenesis. Antioxidants are highly effective in reducing the frequent occurrence of such chronic diseases. FAV (fruits and vegetables) and food plants have been well known for its antioxidant contain. This study interprets to determine the total phenolic content which ranges from 8.6 μg (Tomato of Cuttack) to 27.8 μg (Amla of Jajpur) of gallic acid equivalents per 100 gm of extract. Flavonoid content ranges from 3.6-34.2 μg of quercetin equivalents per 100 gm of the extract, with Karela of Jajpur having the maximal (34.2 μg) content, with banana (3.6 μg) being the least of Cuttack. Antioxidant content ranges from 5.1-10.8 μg/ml. Banana of Jajpur has maximal IC50 value through DPPH based scavenging assay method, with Amla of Angul, Cuttack and Dhenkanal as the lowest capacity. The significant output of the research will convey the habitant of these localities and the selection as well as the inclusion of the finest fruits and vegetables in their day to day regular diet. The researchers may utilize the data for geographical based epidemiological studies where the intake of reported foods can be used to measure their antioxidant values, which may further be utilized to verify the impact of antioxidants and their synergistic effect on the cell. Animal based experimental studies or human based clinical trials may interpret the role of dietary phytochemical based antioxidants in preventing different chronic and degenerative diseases.