Overproduction of oxidants (reactive oxygen species and reactive nitrogen species) in the
human body is responsible for the pathogenesis of some diseases. The scavenging of these …

Catechins are natural polyphenolic phytochemicals that exist in food and medicinal plants,
such as tea, legume and rubiaceae. An increasing number of studies have associated the …

Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs) develop as a result of complex interactions among
genes, innate immunity and environmental factors, which are related to the gut microbiota …

Catechins are a phytochemical present in plants such as tea leaves, beans, black grapes,
cherries, and cacao, and have various physiological activities. It is reported that catechins …

Inflammation is a natural protective mechanism that occurs when the body's tissue
homeostatic mechanisms are disrupted by biotic, physical, or chemical agents. The immune …

Diet plays a pivotal role in the onset and course of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
Patients are keen to know what to eat to reduce symptoms and flares, but dietary guidelines …

The inflammatory process plays a central role in the development and progression of
numerous pathological situations, such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), autoimmune …

Background Neuroinflammation is a major driver of age-related brain degeneration and
concomitant functional impairment. In patients with Alzheimer's disease, the most common …

This paper compiles the beneficial effects of cocoa polyphenols on human health, especially
with regard to cardiovascular and inflammatory diseases, metabolic disorders, and cancer …

It is well known that cocoa and dark chocolate possess polyphenols as major constituents
whose dietary consumption has been associated to beneficial effects. In fact, cocoa and dark …