Chemical Sciences
[Abbr: Acd. Jr. AJChS]Determination of Arsenic from the Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy
by R. Tafesse
The toxicity of heavy metals (As, Hg, Cu, Zn, Cd etc.) has been made a major problem in these days because they give effect on the health of humans. In these metals, the quantity of arsenic is increasing in the drinking ground water due to the use of arsenic as pesticides, mining application, and wood preservation. Arsenic found in two forms: organic and inorganic. The level of inorganic arsenic in ground water is more compare to the organic arsenic form. Due to the exposure of arsenic, various types of health issue are produced such as cancer, cardiovascular disorder, neurological disorder, skin diseases and so on. So, there is need to reduce the quantity of arsenic in the water as well as from the environment. Different analytical techniques has been discovered for the identification of arsenic. But these techniques are low sensitive because of the low limit of detection (LOD). This review paper shows the current status of arsenic in the world and the disease caused by it. Also present the detection method for the arsenic in ground water with future perspective. Keywords: Arsenic, Groundwater, Detection Techniques, LOD
Impact of Mercury on Human Health
by Umakant Yadav
Mercury exist naturally and it is an environmental contaminant that exposed humans, this contact is more general than anticipated. In the amount of atmospheric mercury, discharge of treated mercury can result to an advanced upsurge that enters the atmospheric-soil-water distribution cycles. The poisoning by mercury is the outcome of introduction to mercury or mercuric compounds that result in several poisonous effects which depends on its route of exposure and chemical form. It is widely used in human actions and acquaintance of this metal from both artificial and natural sources is considerably growing. Excessive contact to mercury brings about modifications in central nervous system (CNS), cardiovascular system, renal system, immune system, which possibly result in fatigue, irritability, tremors, headaches, behavioral changes, incoordination, dysarthria, hypertension, hallucinations in human and animals that has extensive significances, comprising variations in endothelial functions. This review paper, indicate the mercury exposure, effects of mercury on human health including endothelial and cardiovascular function, central nervous system. Keywords: Mercury, Endothelial and Cardiovascular Function, Central Nervous System
Plant Phenolic Compounds as Antioxidants Helpful in Prevention of Diseases and Human Health
by Anand J. Nellyet
A group of secondry metabolites are encorporated with the phenolic compounds having the significant functions in plants. Phenolic metabolites also exhibits a number of biological properties that promotes the human health along with the beneficial effects on the plants. It is evidentiary proven that people gets the benefit from the phenolic compounds of plant in reference with the diet or skin applications because of its property of inhibiting the development of many chronic diseases and skin disorders. Phenolic compounds are regarded as an aid in elimination of causes and symptoms of aging, skin damage (wounds and burns) and several diseases as they are less toxic. In this review, it is tried to discuss about the role of phenolic compounds in disease prevention and in human health with phenolic compounds treatments. Keywords: Phenolic Compounds, Anti-Aging Properties, Skin Diseases, Antioxidant
Study of Aspirin in Primary Prevention
by Gurubhej Singh Thakral
Cardiovascular diseases (CDV) and cancer represent the foremost reason of morbidity and death globally. Prevention of these diseases plays vital role for decreasing the incidence of following conditions. Aspirin has a well-accepted role in prevention of cardiovascular diseases. In recent years some trials also suggested preventive effect of aspirin for various types of cancer. In developing countries aspirin is inexpensive and widely acceptable. The anticlotting effect of aspirin is helpful for main prevention for the reason that it possibly reduces the growth of blood clots that form as a result of decreased flow of blood at atherosclerotic plaques, thus reducing hypoxic harm to brain and heart tissue. The role of aspirin for cancer and cardiovascular diseases remain to be a cause of maximum discussion, with mainly international recommendations providing contradictory endorsements. Here, we evaluate the evidence in approval as well as in contradiction of aspirin therapy in prime prevention dependent on the evidence gathered with, including present linking data of aspirin connection with cancer protection. Keywords: Aspirin, Primary Prevention, Diseases.
Study on Food Preservation Methods and their Effect on Health
by Harneet Kaur
The increasing population have the demand of more food due to which the production is done. But these large amount of food is destroyed by the bacterial such as microorganism growth, fungus etc. These damage is a major loss in the agriculture field. So, there is a need to preserve the food products for a long period of time. From the history, many preservation methods are being used to maintain the quality of food product like thermal preservation. Now, preservation methods have been divided into two parts: natural preservation and artificial preservation. From using these methods, the longevity of the food can be increased. These preservatives help in the preservation of food but also give the adverse effects on the health in the disease like stomach cancer, immune system disorder. This review paper represents the prevention of food by different ways of preservation and also discuss about the adverse effects of them on the human health. Keywords: Microorganism, Natural and Artificial Preservatives, Disease