Decreased antioxidants in the saliva of Khat chewers
Conclusion Present data suggest that Khat chewing generates free radicals and reactive oxygen species to a level that antioxidants cannot cope with, thus overwhelming the antioxidant system capacity.
Source: The Saudi Journal for Dental Research - Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
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