Potential biochemical effects of honey in oral health care: A review
Honey is a natural flower extract rich in healthy components including fructose, glucose, and various oligosaccharides. In addition, it comprises of proteins, enzymes, trace elements, vitamins, and polyphenols. Honey has a long history for its uses in medicinal purposes. However, its benefits on ora...
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my.um.eprints.280512022-07-19T06:19:42Z http://eprints.um.edu.my/28051/ Potential biochemical effects of honey in oral health care: A review Qamar, Z. Alghonaim, M. F. Almohana, S. A. Almohana, A. A. Zeeshan, T. RK Dentistry Honey is a natural flower extract rich in healthy components including fructose, glucose, and various oligosaccharides. In addition, it comprises of proteins, enzymes, trace elements, vitamins, and polyphenols. Honey has a long history for its uses in medicinal purposes. However, its benefits on oral health have been overlooked till date. The main aim of this review is to address the benefits of honey in oral cavity, which have been identified in previous studies to have anti-cariogenic and anti-plaque; and also, for the treatment of cancer-induced mucositis and xerostomia. (C) All Rights Reserved Universiti Putra Malaysia 2021-02 Article PeerReviewed Qamar, Z. and Alghonaim, M. F. and Almohana, S. A. and Almohana, A. A. and Zeeshan, T. (2021) Potential biochemical effects of honey in oral health care: A review. International Food Research Journal, 28 (1). pp. 23-30. ISSN 1985-4668, |
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Honey is a natural flower extract rich in healthy components including fructose, glucose, and various oligosaccharides. In addition, it comprises of proteins, enzymes, trace elements, vitamins, and polyphenols. Honey has a long history for its uses in medicinal purposes. However, its benefits on oral health have been overlooked till date. The main aim of this review is to address the benefits of honey in oral cavity, which have been identified in previous studies to have anti-cariogenic and anti-plaque; and also, for the treatment of cancer-induced mucositis and xerostomia. (C) All Rights Reserved |
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Potential biochemical effects of honey in oral health care: A review |
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Potential biochemical effects of honey in oral health care: A review |
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