This narrative mini-review summarizes current knowledge of the role of polyphenols in
health outcomes–and non-communicable diseases specifically–and discusses the …

Tea, leaf, or bud from the plant Camellia sinensis, make up some of the beverages popularly
consumed in different parts of the world as green tea, oolong tea, or black tea. More …

Functional and nutraceutical foods provide an alternative way to improve immune function to
aid in the management of various diseases. Traditionally, many medicinal products have …

Polyphenols are natural compounds and the most plentiful with synergistic properties
contributing to potential health benefits. This review describes the synergistic interactions of …

Quercetin is the great representative of polyphenols, flavonoids subgroup, flavonols. Its main
natural sources in foods are vegetables such as onions, the most studied quercetin …

Acute and chronic lung injuries are among the leading causes of mortality worldwide. Lung
injury can affect several components of the respiratory system, including the airways …

Hydroxytyrosol is a phenolic phytochemical with antioxidant properties in vitro. It is a natural
compound that can be found in olive leaves and oil. The main dietary source of …

Polyphenols are secondary metabolites of plants. They comprise several antioxidant
compounds and they are generally considered to be involved in the defense against human …

The majority of dietary fibre (DF) originates from plant cell walls. Chemically, DF mostly
comprise carbohydrate polymers, which resist hydrolysis by digestive enzymes in the …

Wine, and particularly red wine, is a beverage with a great chemical complexity that is in
continuous evolution. Chemically, wine is a hydroalcoholic solution (~ 78% water) that …