The chemical structure of polyphenols consisting of aromatic rings, capable of quenching
free radicals, makes them ideal candidates to protect against oxidation. Polyphenols are …

Polyphenols are plant-derived dietary compounds that have been postulated to protect
against certain chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, neurodegenerative …

Growing evidence suggests that polyphenols could be serious candidates to explain the
protective effects of plant-derived foods and beverages. Based on current studies, a general …

Background: Polyphenols are bioactive compounds that can be found mostly in foods like
fruits, cereals, vegetables, dry legumes, chocolate and beverages such as coffee, tea and …

Future intervention studies should include a detailed assessment of the bioavailability of
polyphenols. Beyond clinical trials carried out with polyphenol-rich foods, more studies with …

Polyphenols are common constituents of the diet, and research on their health benefits has
developed quickly over the past few years. Our purpose is to review recent findings …

In recent years, numerous studies have demonstrated the health benefits of polyphenols,
and special attention has been paid to their beneficial effects against cardiovascular …

Epidemiological studies are clear: diets in which plant foods provide the major portion of
caloric intake, eg the Mediterranean and the Japanese diets, are associated with a reduced …

Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the leading cause of mortality worldwide. It is widely
accepted that oxidative stress plays a key role in their development and progression; hence …

Numerous epidemiological and clinical studies demonstrate the beneficial effects of
naturally occurring, polyphenol supplementations, on cardiovascular system. The present …