Plants produce polyphenols, which are considered highly essential functional foods in our
diet. They are classified into several groups according to their diverse chemical structures …

Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of metabolic risk factors, characterized by abdominal
obesity, dyslipidemia, low levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-c) …

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in Western countries,
representing almost 30% of all deaths worldwide. Evidence shows the effectiveness of …

Polyphenols (PPs) are a large group of phytochemicals containing phenolic rings with two or
more hydroxyl groups. They possess powerful antioxidant properties, multiple therapeutic …

Metabolic endotoxemia is a condition in which blood lipopolysaccharide (LPS) levels are
elevated, regardless of the presence of obvious infection. It has been suggested to lead to …

Abstract Background Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is defined as the cluster of metabolic
disorders that consist of insulin resistance, hyperglycemia, dyslipidemia, central adiposity …

Kale (Brassica oleracea var. acephala) is a cruciferous vegetable, characterized by leaves
along the stem, which, in recent years, have gained a great popularity as a´ superfood´ …

Doxorubicin is a widely used and promising anticancer drug; however, a severe dose-
dependent cardiotoxicity hampers its therapeutic value. Doxorubicin may cause acute and …

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

Plant-based diets (PBDs) have become very popular in recent years and have been
identified as a dietary strategy associated with protection against chronic disease. However …