The chewing of betel nut is prevalent throughout the Asia-Pacific region, especially in the Pacific subregion. Consumed for its stimulant properties, there is concern over this habit’s association with negative health consequences. The present study examines the case of Honiara in Solomon Islands where the prevalence of betel nut consumption has increased in recent years, especially among schoo...

Objective: In silico study of chemical compounds from areca nut (Areca catechu) on GABAA receptor as anti-insomnia candidates. Methods: Prediction and molecular docking with receptors to find out which are most likely be therapy Results: Molecular AutoDock Vina ADMET prediction via PreADMET website. ADME predictions show that there is one potential compound called syringic acid has the amino re...

ABSTRACTThe most common dental and oral health problems are caries periodontal disease caused by plaque. Dental plaque is a soft deposit consisting of microorganisms found on matrix that formed adheres tightly to the tooth surface. Bacteria in will metabolize food waste, especially type can be fermented so it produce acid. The acid produced lower pH 4.5-5.0 wthin 1-3 minutes return normal at 7 ...

This is an update on cultural and dietary risk factors for oral precancer and cancer. It is an overview on ethnic differences (where possible) and socio-cultural risk factors (tobacco/areca nut/betel quid, alcohol use and dietary factors) in relation to oral precancer and cancer. While studies were from Western countries, India and China, this update also attempts to include and highlight some ...

Rapid increase in the incidence of type 2 diabetes (DM2) in Papua New Guinea, coupled with compelling epidemiological evidence supporting a diabetogenic association with betel quid (BQ) chewing has lead us to investigate dietary strategies that might offer protection from developing DM2. We investigated the dietary habits of Kalo residents from coastal Central Province who are avid BQ chewers y...

Plant polyphenolic compounds have been recognised for their ability to prevent oxidation of susceptible substances by virtue of their electron donating property due to presence of large number of phenolic hydroxyl groups. The seed of Areca catechu contains higher proportions of polyphenolic compounds mainly tannins. Our objective involves quantification of tannins, determination of total phenol...