Functions of Saliva

Saliva is a secretion of salivary glands. Contains maximum water content (99.5%) and 0.5% solids. Includes solid content like organic, inorganic and gases also. Various important functions which leads to many inconveniences if absent. A) Swallowing of food Moistening of food occurs when food is taken from mouth. Dissolving of food also assisted by saliva. … Read more

Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)

Vitamin C is a water soluble versatile vitamin. It has important role in human health and disease. It has become the most controversial vitamin in the recent years. Its controversy is due to the claims and counterclaims on the use of it in mega-doses to cure everything from common cold to cancer. The disease associated … Read more