The mechanisms of action of the dietary components of the Mediterranean diet are reviewed
in prevention of cardiovascular disease, stroke, age-associated cognitive decline and …

Resveratrol (3, 4′, 5 trihydroxystilbene) is a naturally occuring phytoalexin produced by
some spermatophytes, such as grapevines, in response to injury. Given that it is present in …

Resveratrol, a phytoalexin found in grapes and other food products, was purified and shown
to have cancer chemopreventive activity in assays representing three major stages of …

Phenolics in Food and Nutraceuticals is the first single-source compendium of essential
information concerning food phenolics. This unique book reports the classification and …

These are just a few examples that illustrate the chemical diversity and use of phenolic
compounds, the topic of 'Phenolic Compound Biochemistry'. This book is written for …

The phytochemical resveratrol, which is found in grapes and wine, has been reported to
have a variety of anti-inflammatory, anti-platelet, and anti-carcinogenic effects. Based on its …

Abstract Resveratrol (trans-3, 4′, 5-trihydroxystilbene), a polyphenolic phytoalexin found in
grapes, fruits, and root extracts of the weed Polygonum cuspidatum, exhibits anti …

Objectives: Resveratrol (3, 5, 4′-trihydroxystilbene) is the parent compound of a family of
molecules, including glucosides and polymers, existing in cis and trans configurations in a …

Phenolic compounds constitute a large and diverse group of secondary metabolites derived
from phenylalanine and tyrosine and are widely distributed throughout the plant kingdom …

Wine has been part of human culture for 6,000 years, serving dietary and socioreligious
functions. Its production takes place on every continent, and its chemical composition is …