COMPARATIVE EVALUATION OF SALIVARY AMINO ACIDS PROFILE AMONG YOUNG ADULTS
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Abstract
Aim: The aim of this study is to compare the salivary amino acids profile among young adults and identify any variations based on demographic factors and to conduct all basic amino acids profiling tests rapidly.
Introduction: Saliva is an easily accessible and non-invasive biofluid that offers valuable insights into nutritional status and overall health. Amino acids, the fundamental constituents of proteins, play vital roles in various physiological processes.
Methods: Saliva samples from 4 males and 4 females were collected The samples were placed in a freezer at -20° Celsius to this 0.15% triton x solution was added. 500 microlitres of 1 normality hcl was added to 100 microlitre sample. Ninhydrin analysis was done.
Results: It was observed that amino acid content in saliva was different for each sample.The total Amino acid content was more in females than in male.
Conclusion: This study provides valuable insights into nutritional status and health assessment for young adults using non-invasive salivary biomarkers. Further research and longitudinal studies are needed to validate these findings and their clinical implications.