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are needed from the outside. The purpose of this article is to convey
to the public information about robusta coffee as an antioxidant
and antibacterial which has positive benefits for the health of the
body. The method used in this article is a literature review. The
results of the study stated that robusta coffee (Coffea robusta)
has high antioxidants, which are useful for protecting the body
from oxidative damage, by inhibiting oxidation reactions, namely
binding free radicals and reactive molecules that can disrupt cells.
In addition, it also contains antibacterial properties which can stop
the growth and development of pathogenic microorganisms, such
as Porphyromonas gingivalis, Streptococcus mutans, Enterococcus
faecalis, and Staphylococcus epidermidis.

Keywords: antibacterial, antioxidants, robusta coffee, free radicals