Flavonoids comprise a large group of structurally diverse polyphenolic compounds of plant
origin and are abundantly found in human diet such as fruits, vegetables, grains, tea, dairy …

Epidemiological, as well as most in vivo, studies suggest that flavonoids have a positive
influence on various cardiovascular diseases. Traditionally, these effects were only …

Cardiovascular disease is a compound name for clusters of disorders afflicting the heart and
blood vessels; it is assuming an increasing role as a major cause of morbidity and mortality …

Atherosclerosis is the process of hardening and narrowing the arteries. Atherosclerosis is
generally associated with cardiovascular diseases such as strokes, heart attacks, and …

The paper presents the important information on the origins and health effects and activities
of polyphenolic compounds. Polyphenolic compounds such as flavonoids have been used …

Epidemiological studies have indicated that regular intake of polyphenol-rich diets such as
red wine and tea, are associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular diseases. The …

Polyphenols are the most abundant antioxidants in the diet. The main dietary sources of
these compounds are fruits and plant-derived beverages such as fruit juices, tea, coffee, and …

Collated observations from several epidemiological studies have demonstrated that dietary
intake of (poly) phenols from nuts, coffee, cocoa, grapes, and berries may protect against the …

Widely distributed in plant kingdom and abundant in our diet plant polyphenols are today
among the most talked about concerning the classes of phytochemicals. There are several …

Atherosclerosis is a chronic inflammatory disease which is a major cause of coronary heart
disease and stroke in humans. It is characterized by intimal plaques and cholesterol …