Flavonoids are stored in various plants and widely presented in different kinds of food in
variable amounts. Plant roots, stems, leaves, flowers and fruits are known to have high …

The biological properties of dietary polyphenols are greatly dependent on their
bioavailability that, in turn, is largely influenced by their degree of polymerization. The gut …

Several herb species classified as oregano have been widely used in folk medicine to
alleviate inflammation-related diseases, respiratory and digestive disorders, headaches …

Phenolic compounds are secondary metabolites widely found in fruits, mostly represented
by flavonoids and phenolic acids. The growing interest in these substances is mainly …

Fruit is an essential part of the human diet and is of great interest because of its richness in
phytochemicals. Various fruit extracts from citrus, berries and pomegranates have been …

Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a cluster of cardiovascular risk factors which severely
increases the risk of type II diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Several epidemiological …

Flavonoids are natural polyphenol secondary metabolites that are widely produced in
planta. Flavonoids are ubiquities in human dietary intake and exhibit a myriad of health …

Phenolic compounds are ubiquitous in plant-based foods. High dietary intake of fruits,
vegetables and cereals are related to a decreased rate in chronic diseases. Phenolic …

Sour prickly pears (xoconostles) are fruits from Opuntia joconostle cactus, which are
cultivated in the central Mexico area. Phenolic and pigment content in various parts of O …

Silver nanoparticles (AgNP L) synthesis using the active compounds of lemon juice was
optimized. The obtained nanoparticles were included in starch-based film formulations …