Micronutrients And Vitamin Analysis Of Bryonopsis Laciniosa Fruit

Abstract

The study was  planned to analyse the vitamins and minerals present in Bryonopsis laciniosa fruit.Study revealed that the fruit contains Vitamins like C,D and E.Iron  was found to be very much  abundant  and Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, Chloride are in high amount. Sulphate and sodium are in a moderate level. Carbon, phosphorous, sodium, sulphur, zinc and manganese are substantially present while copper, Boron, selenium and molybdenum are present in trace amounts. These substances may be responsible for the health related properties which are based on their antioxidant, anticancer, antipyrectic, antiaphoretic, antidiabetic, anti-inflammation, antiheamatisum, antimicrobial and antiviral activity.