Recent research focuses on health benefits of phytochemicals, especially antioxidant and
antimicrobial properties of phenolic compounds, which is known to exert preventive activity …

The molecular understanding of nutritional factors in the process of host factor–mediated
activation of the intestinal epithelium may play an important role in the assessment of …

Obesity is associated with an imbalance of micro-and macro-nutrients, gut dysbiosis, and a
“leaky” gut phenomenon. Polyphenols, such as curcumin, resveratrol, and anthocyanins …

Polyphenols, members of phytochemical superfamily rich in vegetables and fruits, include
flavonoids, non-flavonoids, and phenolic acids. Their biological effects includes classical …

Chronic inflammation is being shown to be increasingly involved in the onset and
development of several pathological disturbances such as arteriosclerosis, obesity …

The important role of dietary antioxidants in maintaining the integrity of living organisms is
gaining ever-increasing recognition. New data are constantly gathered to show the role of …

Polyphenols are naturally occurring micronutrients that are present in many food sources.
Besides being potent antioxidants, these molecules may also possess anti-inflammatory …

Reactive oxygen species (ROS) have been implicated in the regulation of NF-κB activation,
which plays an important role in inflammation and cell survival. However, the molecular …

Free radical generation occurs continuously within cells as a consequence of common
metabolic processes. However, in high concentrations, whether from endogenous or …

During the functioning of the immune system, such as in phagocytosis, reactive oxygen and
nitrogen species are generated. If they are left unchecked they can affect the components of …