Endothelial dysfunction is a major contributing factor to diseases such as atherosclerosis,
diabetes mellitus, obesity, hypertension, acute lung injury, preeclampsia, among others …

Resveratrol increases the production of nitric oxide (NO) in endothelial cells by upregulating
the expression of endothelial NO synthase (eNOS), stimulating eNOS enzymatic activity, and …

Resveratrol has emerged in recent years as a compound conferring strong protection
against metabolic, cardiovascular and other age-related complications, including …

“Bioactive compounds” are extranutritional constituents that typically occur in small
quantities in foods. They are being intensively studied to evaluate their effects on health. The …

Objective—Epidemiology suggests that Mediterranean diets are associated with reduced
risk of cardiovascular disease. Because monocyte adhesion to the endothelium is crucial in …

Resveratrol is a polyphenol that among other sources occurs in grapes and for this reason,
red wines also contain considerable amounts of this compound. Resveratrol is thought to be …

ABSTRACT Resveratrol (3, 4′, 5‐trihydroxy‐trans‐stilbene), a phytoalexin found in grape
skins, peanuts, and red wine, has been reported to have a wide range of biological and …

The numerous uses of the grapevine fruit, especially for wine and beverages, have made it
one of the most important plants worldwide. The phytochemistry of grapevine is rich in a …

Consumption of polyphenol-rich foods, such as fruits and vegetables, and beverages
derived from plants, such as cocoa, red wine and tea, may represent a beneficial diet in …

Alcohol dependence is correlated with a wide spectrum of medical, psychological,
behavioral, and social problems. Acute alcohol abuse causes damage to and functional …