Polyphenolic compounds are plant nutraceuticals showing a huge structural diversity,
including chlorogenic acids, hydrolyzable tannins, and flavonoids (flavonols, flavanones …

Dietary polyphenols are substrates for colonic microbiota. They and their metabolites
contribute to the maintenance of gastrointestinal health by interacting with epithelial cells …

The human intestinal tract is home to a complex microbial community called microbiota. This
gut microbiota, whilst playing essential roles in the maintenance of the health of the host, is …

Polyphenols, ubiquitously present in the food we consume, may modify the gut microbial
composition and/or activity, and moreover, may be converted by the colonic microbiota to …

The biological properties of dietary polyphenols are greatly dependent on their
bioavailability that, in turn, is largely influenced by their degree of polymerization. The gut …

It is generally accepted that diet-derived polyphenols are bioactive compounds with several
potentially beneficial effects on human health. In general, polyphenols have several …

Polyphenols, although not classified as nutrients, provide health benefits beyond the mere
maintenance of normal health in humans and animals alike. Traditionally, much of the focus …

The human gastrointestinal tract is inhabited by a vast number of microorganisms that are
called as the microbiota. Each individual harbors a unique gut microbial composition, this …

Polyphenols form a diverse group of compounds containing at least two hydroxyl groups in
their chemical structure. Because of the common presence in plant kingdom, polyphenols …

Polyphenols are categorized as plant secondary metabolites, and they have attracted much
attention in relation to human health and the prevention of chronic diseases. In recent years …