THE EFFECT OF AVERRHOA CARAMBOLA L. ON HEMOGLOBIN, BLOOD PRESSURE, DEFECATION, AND IL-6 SERUM LEVELS

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Prevention of anemia by consuming Fe tablets causes many complaints such as nausea, vomiting, constipation. The majority of WHO countries (132 to 159) have health problems particularly anemia among women and children. To address this issue and minimize its side effect, needed an alternative such as Averrhoa Carambola L fruit which also contains iron. This fruit contains several compounds like flavonoid, alkaloid, saponin, protein, fat, calcium, phosphorus, iron/Fe, and vitamin A, B1 and C. Antioxidant content within this fruit is oxalic acid. In addition, the high nutrients in this fruit function as a dietary supplement. This investigation examined the effect of Averrhoa Carambola L on Hemoglobin (Hb), Blood Pressure (BP), defecation and IL-6 serum levels. This study explored literature reviews on Averrhoa Carambola L and its effect on Hb, BP, defecation, and IL-6. Keywords used in this study were of Averrhoa Carambola L, hemoglobin concentration, blood pressure, defecation, IL6 serum concentration, health, anemia, hypertension, obstipation, immunity, mechanism, and evidence. Based on literature analysis, it showed that Averrhoa Carambola L improved Hb level, decreased BP, prevent obstipation, and lowered IL-6 serum. Conclusion: Averrhoa Carambola L can be given to women and children in Indonesia, but it needs further investigation to determine the appropriate dosage will be prescribed. 

Kategori : Jurnal Nasional Terakreditasi
Nama Jurnal : Jurnal Kesehatan Ibu dan Anak
ISSN : 2599-3224
Volume : 13
Nomor : 1
Halaman : 74 s/d 78
Tahun : 2019
Peneliti : Isna Hudaya,, Muliatul Jannah,
Diunggah Tanggal : Selasa, 2020-11-17