Volume : 5, Issue : 6, JUN 2019

BILBERRY-A NUTRACEUTICAL AND ITS ROLE IN MAINTENANCE OF PERIODONTAL HEALTH

DR. AAKRITI SHARMA, DR. SHIVJOT CHHINA

Abstract

Bilberries, a rich dietary source of multiple phytonutrients, predominantly anthocyanins which are mainly responsible for
their antioxidant and biomedical roles. Bilberries are proven to be protective against cardiovascular disorders, inflammatory
responses, age induced oxidative stress and multiple degenerative diseases. These anthocyaninsare indicted in protection
against DNA genomic integrity. This review aims to summarize the main health effects of bilberry extract used as food
supplements/pharmaceutical formulations thereby highlighting its role in maintenance of periodontal health.

Keywords

BILBERRY, ANTHOCYANINS, INFLAMMATORY CONDITION, PERIODONTAL DISEASE.

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