Plant-derived functional foods are gaining considerable attention due to their safety and
therapeutic potentials. Research on plant-based functional foods presents several …

Human intervention trials have provided evidence for protective effects of various (poly)
phenol-rich foods against chronic disease, including cardiovascular disease …

Background: To interpret blood pressure (BP) data appropriately, healthcare providers need
to be knowledgeable of the factors that can potentially impact the accuracy of BP …

Research has suggested a number of beneficial effects arising from the consumption of
dietary flavonoids, found in foods such as cocoa, apples, tea, citrus fruits and berries on …

This report evaluates the scientific literature on caffeine with respect to potential
cardiovascular outcomes, specifically relative risks of total cardiovascular disease (CVD) …

Polyphenols are found ubiquitously in plants and their regular consumption has been
associated with a reduced risk of a number of chronic diseases, including cancer …

Increased fruit and vegetable consumption is associated with a decreased incidence of
cardiovascular diseases, cancer, and other chronic diseases. The beneficial health effects of …

Scientific advances in this field have not only given us a better understanding of what is an
optimal diet, but has allowed food and nutraceutical companies to market products with …

Growing evidence suggests that polyphenols could be serious candidates to explain the
protective effects of plant-derived foods and beverages. Based on current studies, a general …

Background: Dietary flavonoids may improve endothelial function and ultimately lead to
beneficial cardiovascular effects. Objective: The objective was to assess whether pure …