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 …

Diabetes mellitus describes a group of metabolic disorders characterized by a prolonged
period hyperglycemia with long-lasting detrimental effects on the cardiovascular and …

Epidemiological evidence suggests that diets rich in fruit and vegetables decrease the risk of
premature mortality from major clinical conditions, including cancer and heart disease …

Diabetes mellitus (DM) has become a major public health threat across the globe. Current
antidiabetic therapies are based on synthetic drugs that very often have side effects. It has …

Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a fast-increasing health problem globally, and it results from insulin
resistance and pancreatic β-cell dysfunction. The gastrointestinal (GI) tract is recognized as …

Many polyphenols that contain more than two phenolic hydroxyl groups are natural
antioxidants and can provide health benefits to humans. These polyphenols include, for …

Polyphenols are secondary metabolites of plants and are generally involved in defense
against ultraviolet radiation or aggression by pathogens. In the last decade, there has been …

The rising epidemic of diabetes is a pressing issue in clinical medicine worldwide from both
healthcare and economic perspectives. This is fueled by overwhelming increases in the …

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 …

In recent years, there has been a significant increase in interest in plant-derived compounds
and their function in sustaining health and avoiding illness. These substances are referred to …