The beneficial health roles of dietary polyphenols in preventing oxidative stress related
chronic diseases have been subjected to intense investigation over the last two decades. As …

Polyphenols are secondary metabolites produced in higher plants. They are known to
possess various functional properties in the human body. Polyphenols also exhibit …

Tropical fruits are popular because of their unique, delicious flavors and good nutritional
value. Polyphenols are considered to be the main bioactive ingredients in tropical fruits, and …

Osteoporosis is a common metabolic disease in middle-aged and elderly people. It is
characterized by a reduction in bone mass, compromised bone microstructure, heightened …

Fermented foods have been used for several years all over the world, due to their unique
nutritional characteristics and because fermentation promotes conservation and food …

Many edible plants exhibit immunomodulator activities that have beneficial effects on human
health. These activities include the ability to activate, multiply, or suppress elements of the …

Carica papaya L. is an herbaceous laticiferous plant commonly cultivated in the tropics as a
food and cash crop. C. papaya cultivars have been developed to increase yield, fruit quality …

Background: Carica papaya, a tree-like herb, is cultivated in more than 50 tropical and
subtropical countries worldwide. The parts [leaves, fruit (ripe and unripe), seeds and latex] …

The simplistic morphological characteristics of Carica papaya fruit or “pawpaw” should not
be the cause for underestimating its potential as a nutraceutical. The market for papaya has …

The consumption of cereal bars has grown in the past years since it has been presented as
quick and easy food to consume throughout the day (Pereira et al., 2019). Cereal bars are a …