Plant phenolics are considered to be a vital human dietary component and exhibit a
tremendous antioxidant activity as well as other health benefits. Epidemiology evidence …

Background: Questions remain about the strength and shape of the dose-response
relationship between fruit and vegetable intake and risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer …

Antioxidants are important ingredients that are present in fruits and vegetables (FAV). With
increased consumption of FAV in its raw and processed form, a predominantly plant-based …

Background Reducing saturated fat reduces serum cholesterol, but effects on other
intermediate outcomes may be less clear. Additionally, it is unclear whether the energy from …

Background The prospective associations between social isolation, loneliness, and health
behaviors are uncertain, despite the potential importance of these relationships over time for …

Diet is likely to be an important determinant of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. In this
article, we will review the evidence linking the consumption of fruit and vegetables and CVD …

Ursolic acid (UA) is a natural terpene compound exhibiting many pharmaceutical properties.
In this review the current state of knowledge about the health-promoting properties of this …

Increased oxidative stress contributes to development and progression of several human
chronic inflammatory diseases. Cherries are a rich source of polyphenols and vitamin C …

This report uses a comprehensive framework for studying health risks that was developed
for the World Health Report 2002, which presented estimates for the year 2000. The report …

Flavonoids are phenolic substances isolated from a wide range of vascular plants, with over
8000 individual compounds known. They act in plants as antioxidants, antimicrobials …