Epidemiological studies show a link between the consumption of plant-derived foods and a
range of health benefits. These benefits have been associated, at least partially, to some of …

Phytochemicals, as plant components with discrete bio‐activities towards animal
biochemistry and metabolism are being widely examined for their ability to provide health …

Epidemiological evidence suggests that diets rich in fruit and vegetables decrease the risk of
premature mortality from major clinical conditions, including cancer and heart disease …

This review gives an updated picture of each class of phenolic compounds and their
properties. The most common classification implies the subdivision of phenolics in two main …

A polyphenol-rich diet protects against chronic pathologies by modulating numerous
physiological processes, such as cellular redox potential, enzymatic activity, cell proliferation …

Background Nutraceuticals exist in a legal limbo and the existing legislative efforts remain
confusing, complex and not harmonized throughout the many regions of the Globe. These …

In recent years, there has been a significant increase in interest in plant-derived compounds
and their function in sustaining health and avoiding illness. These substances are referred to …

Main dietary plant polyphenols are grouped into structural types and their occurrence in
most common foods and beverages is briefly described. The major groups of plant …

In food science the term 'phytochemicals' includes a variety of plant ingredients with different
structures that are capable of health-promoting effects. Phytonutrients are natural …

Plant foods are rich in micronutrients, but they also contain an immense variety of
biologically-active, non-nutritive compounds that contribute to colour, flavour and other …