Ellagic acid (EA) is a bioactive polyphenolic compound naturally occurring as secondary
metabolite in many plant taxa. EA content is considerable in pomegranate (Punica granatum …

The human gastrointestinal tract (GI) harbors a diverse population of microbial life that
continually shapes host pathophysiological responses. Despite readily available abundant …

Urolithin A (UA) is a natural compound produced by gut bacteria from ingested ellagitannins
(ETs) and ellagic acid (EA), complex polyphenols abundant in foods such as pomegranate …

Although deficiencies in polyphenol intake do not result in specific deficiency diseases,
adequate intake of polyphenols could confer health benefits, especially with regard to …

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 …

Functional plant-based foods (such as fruits, vegetables, and berries) can improve health,
have a preventive effect, and diminish the risk of different chronic diseases during in vivo …

Berries, especially members of several families, such as Rosaceae (strawberry, raspberry,
blackberry), and Ericaceae (blueberry, cranberry), belong to the best dietary sources of …

As of late, polyphenols have increasingly interested the scientific community due to their
proposed health benefits. Much of this attention has focused on their bioavailability …

Berries are rich in phenolic compounds such as phenolic acids, flavonols and anthocyanins.
These molecules are often reported as being responsible for the health effects attributed 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 …