Vascular endothelial cell (EC) dysfunction strongly induces development of cardiovascular
and cerebrovascular diseases. Epidemiologic studies demonstrated a preventative effect of …

Consumption of polyphenol-rich foods, such as fruits and vegetables, and beverages
derived from plants, such as cocoa, red wine and tea, may represent a beneficial diet in …

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 …

Fruits, vegetables, and other food items contain phytochemicals or secondary metabolites
which may be considered non-essential nutrients but have medicinal importance. These …

Background: Previous studies have shown that intake of polyphenols through the
consumption of vegetables and fruits reduces the risk of Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) by …

Epidemiological studies suggest that diets rich in polyphenols may be associated with
reduced incidence of cardiovascular disorders (mainly coronary heart disease and …

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 …

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 …

Epidemiologic studies suggest that higher polyphenol intake from fruits and vegetables is
associated with decreased risk for cardiovascular disease. The mechanisms explaining this …

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 …