CITRUS FRUITS AS A SOLUTION TO NICOTINE ADDICTS

Abstract

Smoking is one of the bad habits of men which is a significant risk factor for developing many diseases. Various medications and counseling can overcome this bad habit, but having a good diet with fruits and vegetables protect the body from smoking related complications because of their nutritive value and bioactive compounds. Hence, our study was intended to compare and assess the  phytochemical  constituents, vitamin C content, antibacterial and antioxidant activities of Citrus fruits such as Citrus sinensis(Orange), Citrus limon (Lemon), and Vitis vinifera (Grapes) so as to suggest the  best fruit for nicotine patients.The findings of the  study clearly suggest Citrus limon (Lemon)  as the best citrus fruit among the three  citrus fruits, with regard to its phytochemical content, Vitamin C content, antibacterial and antioxidant activity.