In vitro Antioxidant and Antiglycemic Effects of Malus domestica, Musa acuminata Colla, Mangifera indica, Citrus reticulata and Punica granatum Fruits Peel Extracts

Objectives

This study aims to evaluate the anti-glycemic and antioxidant qualities of Malus domestica fruit (apple), Musa acuminata Colla fruit (banana), Mangifera indica fruit (mango), Citrus reticulata fruit (orange), and Punica granatum (pomegranate) fruit peels.

Materials and Methods

In this study we used DDPH assay as per standard protocols to test the anti-oxidant activity of different peel extract of this study. Antiglycemic activity was tested using glucose diffusion inhibition assay.

Results

According to the DDPH test, the antioxidant activity of various fruit peels was found to vary. Pomegranate showed the highest activity at 77%, followed by orange at 71%, and mango peel at 66%. Results showed that mango peel inhibited glucose diffusion by 37%, pomegranate by 35%, and orange by 30%.

Conclusion

According to these findings, the peels of pomegranates and mangoes have an abundance of chemicals that have antioxidant and anti-glycemic properties. The research backs up the idea that the usually wasted fruit peels can be a source of natural compounds that can help with type 2 diabetes and oxidative stress. This provides encouraging evidence that these waste products can play a part in the creation of phytopharmaceuticals and functional foods, all while contributing to more environmentally friendly methods of trash management.