A review of salivary composition changes induced by fasting and its impact on health

• Main Authors: Aripin, Nurul Fadhilah Kamalul, Zahid, N. Idayu, Rahim, Mohd Aizat Abdul, Yaacob, Hashim, Haris, Parvez I., Abd Rahim, Zubaidah Haji, Hashim, Rauzah
• Format: Article
• Published: KeAi Publishing Ltd 2024
• Subjects: RK Dentistry
• Online Access: http://eprints.um.edu.my/44188/; https://doi.org/10.26599/FSHW.2022.9250004
• Institution: Universiti Malaya

Human saliva is an indispensable fluid that maintains a healthy oral cavity which otherwise can lead to oral diseases (dental caries and periodontitis). In addition, salivary metabolites and microbiome profile provide early detection of systemic diseases such as cancer and obesity. Salivary diagnost...