# Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties of six common fruit extracts: An in vitro study

## TL;DR

This study examines the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects of six common fruits in a lab setting.

## Contribution

The study provides new in vitro evidence on the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant potential of six fruit extracts.

## Key findings

- Antioxidant activity of fruit extracts was concentration-dependent and statistically significant.
- Anti-inflammatory effects were observed but were less potent than the standard drug diclofenac.
- Fruit extracts show potential for managing oxidative stress and inflammation.

## Abstract

Fruits like ananas comosus, Malus pumila and Manilkara zapota are known to have
antioxidant activity in vitro, while Mangifera indica and M. pumila have moderate
anti-inflammatory effects. Extracts were tested at 10-50 µL and compared with standard drugs. Antioxidant activity was
concentration-dependent and statistically significant (p ≤ 0.05). Anti-inflammatory activity, though notable, was less than diclofenac.
Thus, the potential of fruit extracts in managing oxidative stress and inflammation is reported.