Flavonoids are a group of phytochemicals that have shown numerous health effects and
have therefore been studied extensively. Of the six common food flavonoid classes …

In recent years, there is growing evidence that plant-foods polyphenols, due to their
biological properties, may be unique nutraceuticals and supplementary treatments for …

We investigated the biotransformation of four common dietary polyphenols, rutin, quercetin,
chlorogenic acid and caffeic acid, in an in vitro mixed culture model of human intestinal …

Diet has gained scientific community attention due to the crucial role in health maintenance,
but also in disease treatment, and essential in disease prevention. Several food and food …

Oxidative stress is a condition in which oxidant metabolites exert their toxic effect because of
an increased production or an altered cellular mechanism of protection; oxidative stress is …

Diets high in wholegrains are associated with a 20-30% reduction in risk of developing type-
2 diabetes (T2D), which is attributed to a variety of wholegrain components, notably dietary …

Since gastrointestinal mucosa is constantly exposed to reactive oxygen species from various
sources, the presence of antioxidants may contribute to the body's natural defenses against …

Phenolic compounds are a group of key plant metabolites found abundantly in fruit and
vegetables. Because of their antioxidant properties, they play a significant role in preventing …

Wheat is a good source of polyphenols, plant metabolytes with beneficial effects on human
health. However, little information is available on phenolic acid composition and …

Lippia citriodora (lemon verbena) has been widely used in folk medicine for its
pharmacological properties. Verbascoside, the most abundant compound in this plant, has …